The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard : A Pragmatic Approach Book

	Preface
1	Introduction	1
2	OSHA: An Overview	3
3	Hepatitis B	8
4	HIV and AIDS	18
5	The Creation of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard	25
6	Paragraph (a): Scope and Application	30
7	Paragraph (b): Definitions	34
8	Paragraph (c): Exposure Control	40
9	Paragraph (d): Methods of Compliance	45
10	Paragraph (e): HIV and HBV Research Laboratories and Production Facilities	55
11	Paragraph (f): HBV Vaccination and Postexposure Follow-up	60
12	Paragraph (g): Communication of Hazards	72
13	Paragraph (h): Recordkeeping	79
14	Paragraph (i): Effective Dates	83
15	Compliance	84
16	Legal Implications	90
17	The Future	95
	Appendix A. Regulatory Text	99
	Appendix B. Universal Precautions for Prevention of Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B Virus, and Other Bloodborne Pathogens in Health Care Settings	122
	Appendix C. Enforcement Procedures for the Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard	132
	Appendix D. Proposed Addition to BBPS Enforcement Procedures	195
	Appendix E. Recommendations for Preventing Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Hepatitis B Virus to Patients during Exposure-prone Invasive Procedures	198
	Appendix F. Protection against Viral Hepatitis: Recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP)	209
	Appendix G. Public Health Service Statement on Management of Occupational Exposure to Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Including Considerations Regarding Zidovudine Postexposure Use	243
	Appendix H. Guidelines for Prevention of Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Hepatitis B Virus to Health Care and Public Safety Workers	260
	Appendix I. Recommendations for Prevention of HIV Transmission in Health Care Settings	290
	Index	311