Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Safety at All Levels Individuals infected with a bloodborne pathogen may not know they are infectious because symptoms may not appear immediately. For this reason, employees should treat all human blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) as potentially infectious and use appropriate precautions whenever occupational exposure may occur. Bloodborne...

Bloodborne Pathogens Bloodborne pathogens (BBP) are microorganisms present in human blood that can cause disease in humans. Exposure can occur when infected blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) enter the body through broken skin, mucous membranes, or needlesticks and other sharps injuries. Bloodborne diseases of primary occupational concern include Hepatitis B...

Bloodborne Pathogens Bloodborne pathogens (BBP) are microorganisms present in human blood that can cause disease. Employees may be exposed when blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) contact broken skin, the eyes, nose or mouth, or enter the body through a needlestick or other sharp object. Important bloodborne pathogens include Hepatitis B...