Did you know?

  • Blood borne Pathogens are blood, all body fluids and fecal matter.
  • All of these pathogens can be very life threatening if not handled properly.
  • You can be at risk of being infected by Hepatitis B virus (HBV), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), E coli, TB, and other diseases.
  • Ohio Bio is highly trained in the cleanup and removal of infectious/biohazardous wastes
  • If a contaminated scene is NOT properly cleaned up by a professional company, there is still a risk of blood borne pathogens being present after the public has tried to clean it up themselves.

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OSHA’s Federal Regulation 29CFR1910.1030 states that no employer can expose an employee to cleaning blood without first providing:

1. Blood borne pathogen training
2. A written exposure control plan
3. Personal protective equipment
4. The opportunity to receive the Hepatitis B vaccine, exposure evaluation and follow up
5. A method to remove and properly store and dispose of the bio-hazardous waste

Non-compliance with 29CFR1910.1030 has resulted in OSHA fines ranging from $7,000 to $70,000.