Requirements:
General

The required elements of an ECP comprise the general requirements of this chapter:

• Determination of employee exposure
• Implementation of various methods of exposure control, including
• Universal precautions
• Engineering and work practice controls
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Housekeeping

• Hepatitis B vaccination
• Post-exposure evaluation and follow-up
• Communication of hazards to employees and training
• Record keeping
• Procedures for evaluating circumstances surrounding exposure incidents

Implementation methods for these elements are discussed in sections Procedures and Specific Requirements and Training. Three more detailed requirements apply generally:

1. All at-risk employees will utilize universal precautions: all human blood and OPIM will be treated as if known to be infectious for HIV, HBV, HCV, and other blood-borne pathogens.
2. The Hepatitis B Vaccination Acceptance/ Declination form (see Forms & Tools) must be filled out by at-risk employees.
3. All needle sticks must be reported, regardless of severity.