Bloodborne Pathogens

All work with human blood; body fluids; unfixed human cells, tissues, or organs; and any lab based research activities involving HIV or HBV must be done in accordance with the UNH Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan.

Occupation Specific Controls & Work Practices
Exposure Risk Category Departments Procedure
Occupational Health Services
Ìý Department of Nursing

Ìý UNH Police Department

Ìý Housekeeping (Facility Operations)

Ìý Athletics
Ìý Campus Recreation

Ìý Kinesiology Athletic Training Option

Ìý Research & Teaching Labs Using Blood or OPIM
Collateral Maintenance (Facility Operations)
Ìý Housing Maintenance

Ìý Grounds & Events Workers
Ìý Child Study & Development Center
Ìý Cooperative Extension

Ìý Kinesiology Outdoor Experience Option

Ìý Dining Services
Ìý Thompson School Food Prep Staff/Students

Ìý Small Projects Construction Team
Ìý Transportation Garage

Hep B Vaccination Requirements
Exposure Risk Category Hep B Vaccinations Hep B Form
Occupational Available pre-exposure Required
Collateral Available post-exposure + pre-exposure in some cases based on department policy Not Required
Training Requirements
Exposure Risk Category Training Content Training Frequency
Occupational

Full Bloodborne Pathogen Training - REQUIRED

Initial + Annually

Collateral

Biological Safety Awareness - Available

None

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Contact Information

Dana Buckley, Biological Safety & Security Officer
Environmental Health & Safety
Perpetuity HallÌý
Phone: (603) 862-0197
Email: dana.buckley@unh.edu