W. Va. Code R. § 64-80-9

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 19, May 10, 2024

Section 64-80-9 - Exposure Control Training Requirements

9.1. All technicians shall receive exposure control training.

9.2. All technicians shall complete the exposure control training within one (1) year of the effective date of this rule and shall update the training at least every three (3) years thereafter. The technicians shall complete additional training when changes such as modification of procedures or institution of new procedures affect the technician=s or client's exposure. The additional training may be limited to addressing the new exposures created.

9.3. The trainees shall use material appropriate in content and vocabulary to their educational and language level.

9.4. The training program shall contain, at a minimum, the following elements:

9.4.a. An accessible copy of the this and any other applicable rules and an explanation of their contents;

9.4.b. A general explanation of the epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne diseases and any other exposures appropriate for the practice of the technician;

9.4.c. An explanation of the modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens and other communicable diseases appropriate for the technician;

9.4.d. An explanation of the appropriate methods for recognizing tasks and other activities that may involve exposure to blood for either the technician, the client, or both;

9.4.e. An explanation of the use and limitations of methods that will prevent or reduce exposure to both the technician and the client;

9.4.f. Information on the types, proper use, and removal, of gloves and proper hand washing techniques;

9.4.g. Information on hepatitis B vaccine, including information on its efficacy, safety, method of administration, and the benefits of being vaccinated;

9.4.h. An explanation of what constitutes a blood exposure incident, the risk of disease transmission following a blood exposure incident, and the options for post-exposure evaluation and follow-up if an exposure incident occurs, specific to each bloodborne pathogen; and

9.4.i. An opportunity for interactive questions and answers with the person conducting the training session.

9.5. The person conducting the training shall be knowledgeable in the subject matter covered by the training program as it relates to the workplace that the training will address.

9.6. The following courses are considered adequate training for obtaining a Body Piercer Certificate of Registration:

9.6.a. The American Red Cross course on Preventing Disease Transmission;

9.6.b. The OSHA course on Bloodborne Pathogen Training; and

9.6.c. Equivalent training provided by professional body art organizations or equipment manufacturers.

W. Va. Code R. § 64-80-9