3.022. Infectious Disease Exposure Control
3.022. Infectious Disease Exposure Control
It is the obligation of C.E.S. to promote safe work practices and to maintain a safe work environment in an effort to minimize the incidence of illness and injury experienced by its employees. Thus, C.E.S. recognizes its responsibility to limit occupational exposure for its employees to blood and other potentially infectious materials.
The C.E.S. Governing Board herewith establishes as policy the protection of its employees from bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials and authorizes the Executive Director to establish and review annually procedures to ensure such protection.
Reference: OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CRF 1910, 1030) (Federal Register 12/6/91)