Infection Control & SafetyQuestion 59 of 100
Under the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, what must the employer provide to employees with occupational exposure risk?
a.The hepatitis B vaccination series at no cost to the employee, offered within 10 working days of initial assignment
b.A one-time cash payment instead of vaccination
c.Vaccination only if the employee agrees to pay half the cost
d.Vaccination only after the employee has a documented needlestick
Explanation
The standard requires employers to offer the hepatitis B vaccine series free of charge within 10 working days of initial assignment to work with occupational exposure, and employees who decline must sign a declination form. Charging the employee or paying cash instead does not satisfy the rule. Waiting until after an exposure defeats the purpose of pre-exposure protection.
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