How often must an employer review and update its bloodborne pathogens exposure control plan?
- Every three years
- At least annually
- Every five years
- At least monthly
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B. At least annually
The exposure control plan is reviewed and updated at least once a year and whenever tasks or procedures change, including a look at newer, safer medical devices. Three years is the retention period for bloodborne pathogens training records.
Reference: 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv)
Within what time after initial assignment must the hepatitis B vaccine be made available to an employee with occupational exposure?
- Within 6 months
- Within 10 working days
- Within 24 hours
- Within 90 calendar days
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B. Within 10 working days
The vaccine must be offered, after the required training, within 10 working days of initial assignment to a job with occupational exposure. It is free to the employee, and one who declines must sign a declination statement but may accept later.
Reference: 29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(i)
Who pays for the hepatitis B vaccination series offered to employees with occupational exposure?
- The employee
- The employee's health insurer
- The local health department
- The employer
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D. The employer
The vaccine and any post-exposure follow-up must be made available at no cost to the employee, at a reasonable time and place. The cost may not be shifted to the worker or the worker's own insurance.
Reference: 29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(1)(ii)