Infection ControlQuestion 80 of 100
A newly hired dental assistant will have occupational exposure to blood. What must the employer do about hepatitis B vaccination?
a.Require the employee to buy the vaccine before the first day of work
b.Offer the vaccine only after the employee has an exposure incident
c.Make the vaccination series available at no cost within 10 working days of initial assignment, after required training
d.Offer the vaccine only to employees who have worked at least one year
Explanation
The hepatitis B vaccination series must be offered at no cost to the employee within 10 working days of initial assignment to duties with occupational exposure, after the employee has received bloodborne pathogens training. Charging the employee is prohibited. Waiting for an exposure incident or for a year of service leaves the worker unprotected during the highest-risk early period.
Law Reference: OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)Practice all 100 questions free — no signup required.
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