Bloodborne Pathogens Program
The University has implemented a policy to provide protection to all employees from
bloodborne pathogens.Ìý For specific details, please see the policy linked below:
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One of the main methods of protection from bloodborne pathogens offered through the
University's program is Hepatitis B vaccinations for employees who regularly encounter
bloodborne pathogens in their course of work.Ìý These jobs are further defined in the
policy above.Ìý The vaccination is not mandatory.Ìý However, if an employee chooses
to decline the vaccine, he/she must fill out the employee declination form linked
below:
Employee Declination FormÌý Ìý
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To accept the Hepatitis B vaccination and schedule it, print and fill out the acceptance
form linked below and bring to the Human Resources department located at Coenen Hall:
Employee Acceptance Form HepBÌý
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens Standard,
incorporating the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act of 2000, is designed to protect
at-risk employees from exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials
and is located here:Ìý
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Safety Office