New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Lab - Commissioner, Department of Labor
Chapter Lab 1400 - SAFETY AND HEALTH OF EMPLOYEES
Part Lab 1403 - RULES FOR EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND HEALTH
Section Lab 1403.08 - Blood Borne Pathogens
Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024
To eliminate or minimize employee exposure to human body fluids or infectious waste, the employer shall ensure that the following safety work practices shall be followed:
(a) All human blood and body fluids shall be treated as if known to be infectious for HIV, HBV, and other blood borne pathogens;
(b) Employees responding to emergencies or other situations where blood or body fluids are present shall wear single use disposable gloves, such as surgical or examination gloves, wash hands after removal of gloves, and wear eye protection when blood or other potentially infectious materials might be splashed; and
(c) Work procedures shall include safe handling and disposal of needles and sharps, used bandages and gauze, linens, and all other items that come in contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials.
#4118 eff 8-22-86, EXPIRED: 8-22-92
New. #6684, eff 2-4-98, EXPIRED: 2-4-06
New. #8606, INTERIM, eff 4-12-06, EXPIRED: 10-09-06 (formerly Lab 1403.09)
New. #8796, eff 1-11-07
