Infection Prevention & SafetyQuestion 95 of 100
Under the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard, what must the employer provide to an employee with occupational exposure risk?
a.The hepatitis B vaccination series at no cost, offered within 10 working days of initial assignment, plus free personal protective equipment, training, and an exposure control plan
b.Reimbursement for the hepatitis B vaccine after the employee pays for it
c.The vaccine only after an employee sustains a documented exposure incident
d.The vaccine only for employees who work directly in the operating room
Explanation
The standard requires employers to offer the hepatitis B vaccination series free of charge and at a reasonable time and place within 10 working days of initial assignment to a job with occupational exposure, and to supply personal protective equipment, annual training, and a written exposure control plan at no cost. Employees may decline in writing and may accept later. The protection is not limited to a single department and is not contingent on a prior exposure incident.
Law Reference: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030Practice all 100 questions free — no signup required.
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