Policy Text
FLORIDA CITY POLICE
DEP ARTMENT ADMINISTRA TIVE
DIRECTIVEPOLICY NUMBER: CONTROL
EXPOSURE
TITLE: CONTRON EXPOSURE PLAN
EFFECTIVE DA TE: JANUAR Y 1, 2000
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CONTENTS:? This order consists of the following numbered sections:
I.??????? EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AND REVIEW
II.?????? EXPOSURE RISK DETERMINANTS
III.????? EXPOSURE CONTROLS
IV.???? PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
V.????? HOUSEKEEPING
VI.???? REGULATED WASTE
VII.??? CONTAMINATED LAUNDRY
VIII.?? BIOHAZARD WARNINGS
IX.???? HEPATITIS B VACCINATION
X.????? EXPOSURE INCIDENT EVALUATION
XI.???? EXPOSURE FOLLOW-UP
XII.??? INFORMATION AND TRAINING
XIII.?? RECORD KEEPING
XIV.?? GLOSSARY
PURPOSE: To provide guidelines intended to limit occupational exposure to blood and other
potentially infectious body fluids, in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 29
U.S.C. 655, 29 CFR 1910.1030, and Florida Administrative Code 10D-104 and 38I-20.? [CFA 37-1]
SCOPE: This order applies to all Police Department members.
DISCUSSION: OSHA Standards, and the Florida City Police Department commitment to the
health and safety of its members mandate procedures for the management of potential
occupational exposures to blood borne pathogens.? This standard operating procedure,
which utilizes engineering and work practice controls to identify and eliminate infectious
material, serves as the agency Exposure Control Plan.? [CF A 37-1; 37-3]
POLICY:? All members, who work in high risk exposure positions, will be provided with training
and current safety procedure information to minimize risk from exposure to blood borne pathogens,
and to increase understanding of the nature and hazards of communicable diseases.? [CFA 37-2 I]
PROCEDURE:
I EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AND REVIEW:??? The Risk
Manager is responsible for the implementation and annual review of the Exposure Control
Plan.? The Risk Manager will update or modify the plan to reflect new or modified
procedures, or changes in member job positions that involve occupational exposure.? [CFA
37-2 A]
II EXPOSURE RISK DETERMINANTS:????? Members anticipated to face occupational
exposures will be considered ?high risk.?? This determination will be based on the work11/20/25, 2:19 PM FLORIDA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE
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duties and procedures of members in each job classification and work area.? Members in the
high risk category include, but are not limited to, officers, crime scene technicians, property
evidence handlers, and others who may have physical contact with arrestees, and the
public.? The occupational actions that create the expectation of an occupational exposure to
blood borne pathogens include, but are not limited to the following: [CFA 37-3 B]
A Providing first aid.
B Processing crime scenes where human blood or body fluids are present.
C Entering an area where the presence of body fluids can be expected.
D Gathering and handling evidence contaminated with body fluids.
E Arrest situations involving physical confrontations or other force.
F Exposure to sewage or working with bathroom plumbing.
III EXPOSURE CONTROLS:
A Each member facing occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens will observe
universal precautions to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials.?
All human body fluids will be considered potentially infectious material. [CFA 37-3 E]
B Engineering and work practice controls will be used to limit a member's exposure to blood,
and other potentially infectious material.? These controls will be examined on an ongoing
basis and maintained or replaced as necessary.? If the risk of occupational exposure exists
after engineering and work practice controls have been instituted, personal protective
equipment will be used.? [CFA 37-3 E]
C The following personal hygiene procedures will be observed by any member who contacts
blood or other body fluids.? [CFA 37-2 I]
1.?????? Members will use soap and water to wash their hands and any other exposed skin
as soon as possible after contact with blood or other potentially infectious material,
or after removing gloves or other personal protective equipment.
2.?????? When hand washing facilities are not available, members will use the agency
antiseptic hand cleanser immediately, and wash their hands with soap and running
water as soon as possible.
3.?????? Care should be taken to minimize splashing, spraying, spattering, or generating
droplets when cleaning up blood or other potentially infectious material.
D Internal Absorption:? Eating, drinking, smoking, applying cosmetics or lipstick, or handling
contact lenses are prohibited in work areas where there is occupational exposure.? Food and
beverages will not be kept in refrigerators, freezers, cabinets, or on shelves, counter tops,
bench tops where blood or other potentially infectious materials are present.? [CFA 37-2 D]
E Handling Sharps:? Members will handle sharps with extreme caution to avoid a skin
puncture.? Sharp items will be stored or disposed of in properly labeled puncture resistant
containers.? Sharp objects that may be contaminated will be picked up by mechanical means
or with appropriate hand protection.? [CFA 37-2 B, H