Bloodborne Pathogens

Bloodborne Pathogens

2025 Awareness Level Training

Purpose

• What are Bloodborne Pathogens
• Exposure Determination
• Bloodborne Pathogens of Concern

• How Bloodborne Pathogens are Transmitted
• Bloodborne Pathogen Myths
• How to Protect Yourself

Exposure Determination

Each employer is required to determine if there is occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogensCyrusOne has determined that our employees have a very low occupational exposure risk Onsite security acts as first responders and are trained in first aid, CPR, and AED use

What are Bloodborne Pathogens?

• Bloodborne pathogens (BBPs) are infectious microorganisms that are carried in blood
• BBPs can cause disease in humans
• Contact with infected blood can cause infection

HIV

Hepatitis C

Hepatitis B

Bloodborne Pathogens of Concern

Hepatitis B

Infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) that attacks the liver

Symptoms

• Fatigue
• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
• Dark urine
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea and vomiting

Facts

• HBV can go undetected for up to 40 years
• Most contagious of the three bloodborne pathogens discussed today
• 50% of infected individuals will never have symptoms

Treatment/Prevention

• No cure for Hep. B
• Antiviral medications can suppress the virus and reduce liver damage
• There is a vaccine that’s 90% effective to prevent infection from HBV

Hepatitis C

Infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) that affects the liver

Symptoms

• Fatigue
• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
• Dark urine
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Loss of appetite

Facts

• Hep. C is a chronic infection that can last for years or even decades

• Most common of the three bloodborne pathogens discussed today

Treatment/Prevention

• Hep. C can be cured with antiviral medications
• Getting vaccinated against Hep. B, can help protect against Hep. C infection

HIV

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) that attacks the body's immune system

Symptoms

• Fever
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Diarrhea
• Extreme weight loss
• Skin lesions
• Mental disorientation

Facts

• HIV is a global health issue, affecting millions of people worldwide
• If not treated, HIV can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)

Treatment/Prevention

• Currently, there is no cure for HIV
• HIV can be controlled with proper medical care

Knowledge Check #1

• Puncture of skin by picking up contaminated glass or other sharp objects
• Touching blood on a tool with exposed skin that has dermatitis or cuts
• Contact with improperly disposed of contaminated material
• Or assisting an injured coworker without proper protection

How Bloodborne Pathogens are Transmitted

Common transmission: if blood or blood contaminated body fluids enter your body

Common Bloodborne Pathogen Myths

Bloodborne pathogens CANNOT be transmitted:

Knowledge Check #2

How to Protect Yourself from Bloodborne Pathogens

Use Universal Precautions

• Assume that ALL human blood and body fluids are infected
• Avoid contact with blood and potentially infectious body fluids

Use Gloves

• Always place an effective barrier between you and the blood or body fluid

• Skin is an effective barrier, but we can’t be certain it doesn’t have small cuts or dermatitis so always wear gloves

Wash Hands Often

• Handwashing to prevent diseases
• Always was hands after removing soiled gloves
• Wash your hands whenever they are dirty, before eating, and after using the restroom

• Onsite security personnel are trained to handle blood cleanup

• 1 part bleach to 10 parts water solution should be used
• The bleach needs to stay on the blood or body fluid spill for at least 10 minutes
• Notify your supervisor if you see blood so that it can be cleaned up properly

Cleanup of Blood

Blood clean up must be done by designated individuals with the appropriate training

• CyrusOne employees have a very low potential exposure to BBP while at work
• First aid/CPR/AED use, and blood clean up should be handled by onsite security
• BBPs are infectious microorganisms that can cause disease in humans
• You can catch BBPs through exposure to contaminated blood and other body fluids
• You cannot catch BBPs through the air, causal contact, coughing or sneezing, food or water, or through tears
• Protect your self by avoiding contact with blood or other bodily fluids and using universal precautions
• Handwashing is vital in preventing the spread of diseases

Course Summary

Questions? Please reach out the the EHS Team at EHSTeam@cyrusone.com

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