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Three Main Routes of Bloodborne Pathogen Transmission in the Workplace Unprotected openings in the skin. Bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted through cuts, scrapes, or any other open wounds. ... Mucous membranes. ... Penetration of skin.

How are bloodborne pathogens transmitted? When contaminated blood or body fluids enter the body of another person. -using the same equipment as an infected person (toilets, water fountains, showers, etc.) -casual contact like handshakes, hugging, sharing food, doorknobs, sneezing, toilet seats, swimming pools, etc.

Workers in many occupations, including first responders, housekeeping personnel in some industries, nurses and other healthcare personnel, all may be at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Needlesticks or cuts from used needles or sharps. Contact of your eyes, nose, mouth, or broken skin with blood. Assaults – bites, cuts, or knife wounds. Splashes or punctures – especially when drawing blood.

Needlesticks or cuts from used needles or sharps. Contact of your eyes, nose, mouth, or broken skin with blood. Assaults – bites, cuts, or knife wounds. Splashes or punctures – especially when drawing blood.

Percutaneous (through the skin) and mucous membranes (for example, splashes to the eyes, nose, and mouth) are primary routes of exposure to HBV.

The Bloodborne Pathogens standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) and CDC's recommended standard precautions both include personal protective equipment, such as gloves, gowns, masks, eye protection (e.g., goggles), and face shields, to protect workers from exposure to infectious diseases.

What is required: The NYCDOE is required to develop a written Exposure Control Plan and Cleaning Schedule; identify employees who are at risk; train at-risk employees each year on bloodborne pathogen diseases; provide protective equipment; offer Hepatitis B vaccinations to at-risk workers; ensure that universal ...