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Biological Safety Program
UW Safety Office
Hill Hall 648
Dept 4305
1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2723
Email: biosafety@uwyo.edu
Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms present in blood that can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes AIDS. Workers exposed to bloodborne pathogens are at risk for serious or life-threatening illnesses.
The requirements of OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard can be found in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations at 29 CFR 1910.1030. The standard's requirements state what employers must do to protect workers who are occupationally exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM), as defined in the standard. That is, the standard protects workers who can reasonably be anticipated to come into contact with blood or OPIM as a result of doing their job duties.
UW departments or work sites whose personnel are expected to have contact with human blood or other potentially infectious materials are responsible for writing workplace-specific exposure control plans and ensuring the provisions are carried out. This includes laboratories conducting research with human blood or OPIM.
Contact the Biological Safety Specialist for more information.
Contact Us
Biological Safety Program
UW Safety Office
Hill Hall 648
Dept 4305
1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2723
Email: biosafety@uwyo.edu