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Page 5 of 6 <br /> <br />Workers who conduct cleaning tasks must be protected from exposure to blood, certain body <br />fluids, and other potentially infectious materials covered by OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens <br />standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) and from hazardous chemicals used in these tasks. In these cases, <br />the PPE (29 CFR 1910 Subpart I) and Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200) standards may <br />also apply. Do not use compressed air or water sprays to clean potentially contaminated <br />surfaces, as these techniques may aerosolize infectious material. <br />See the interim guidance for specific worker groups and their employers, below, for further <br />information. <br />(c) Worker Training <br />Train all workers with reasonably anticipated occupational exposure to COVID-19 (as described <br />in this document) about the sources of exposure to the virus, the hazards associated with that <br />exposure, and appropriate workplace protocols in place to prevent or reduce the likelihood of <br />exposure. Training should include information about how to isolate individuals with suspected <br />or confirmed COVID-19 or other infectious diseases, and how to report possible cases. Training <br />must be offered during scheduled work times and at no cost to the employee. <br />Workers required to use PPE must be trained. This training includes when to use PPE; what PPE <br />is necessary; how to properly don (put on), use, and doff (take off) PPE; how to properly dispose <br />of or disinfect, inspect for damage, and maintain PPE; and the limitations of PPE. Applicable <br />standards include the PPE (29 CFR 1910.132), Eye and Face Protection (29 CFR 1910.133), Hand <br />Protection (29 CFR 1910.138), and Respiratory Protection (29 CFR 1910.134) standards. The <br />OSHA website offers a variety of training videos on respiratory protection. <br />When the potential exists for exposure to human blood, certain body fluids, or other potentially <br />infectious materials, workers must receive training required by the Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) <br />standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), including information about how to recognize tasks that may <br />involve exposure and the methods, such as engineering controls, work practices, and PPE, to <br />reduce exposure. Further information on OSHA's BBP training regulations and policies is <br />available for employers and workers on the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens and Needlestick <br />Prevention Safety and Health Topics page. <br />OSHA's Training and Reference Materials Library contains training and reference materials <br />developed by the OSHA Directorate of Training and Education as well as links to other related <br />sites. The materials listed for Bloodborne Pathogens, PPE, Respiratory Protection, and SARS may <br />provide additional material for employers to use in preparing training for their workers. <br />OSHA's Personal Protective Equipment Safety and Health Topics page also provides information <br />on training in the use of PPE. <br />(d) Interim guidance for specific worker groups and their employers <br />This section provides information for specific worker groups and their employers who may have <br />potential exposures to COVID-19. Guidance for each worker group generally follows the <br />hierarchy of controls, including engineering controls, administrative controls, safe work <br />practices, and PPE. However, not all types of controls are provided in each section; in those <br />cases, employers and workers should consult the interim general guidance for U.S. workers and <br />employers of workers with potential occupational exposures to COVID-19, above. <br />Excerpt from OSHA.gov https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/controlprevention.html