Section R. 325.70016 - Information and trainingRule 16.
(1) An employer shall ensure that all category A employees participate in a training program provided at no cost to the employees and during working hours.(2) Training shall be provided at the time of initial assignment to category A work or within 90 days after the effective date of these rules, whichever is later, and at least annually thereafter. If an employee has received training on bloodborne pathogens in the year preceding the effective date of these rules, only training with respect to requirements of this rule that were not included in the previous training need to be provided.(3) An employer shall provide additional training when changes, such as the modification of tasks or procedures or the institution of new tasks or procedures, affect an employees occupational exposure. The additional training may be limited to addressing the new exposures created.(4) Material appropriate in content and vocabulary to the educational level, literacy, and language background of employees shall be used.(5) The training program shall contain all of the following elements: (a) Accessibility of the copy of these rules and an explanation of the contents of these rules, including appendices.(b) A general explanation of the epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne diseases.(c) An explanation of the modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens.(d) An explanation of the employers exposure control plan, including the standard operating procedures, and how an employee can access the written plan.(e) An explanation of the appropriate methods for recognizing tasks and other activities that may involve exposure to blood and other potentially infectious material.(f) An explanation of the use and limitations of practices that will prevent or reduce exposure, including appropriate engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment.(g) Information on all of the following with respect to personal protective clothing and equipment: (h) An explanation of the basis for selecting protective clothing and equipment.(i) Information on the hepatitis B vaccine and postexposure prophylaxis, including all of the following information: (iv) The benefits of being vaccinated.(v) Method of administration.(vi) That vaccination is free of charge.(j) Information on the appropriate actions to take and persons to contact in an emergency involving blood or other potentially infectious material.(k) An explanation of the procedure to follow if an exposure incident occurs, including the method of reporting the incident, and the medical follow-up and counseling that will be made available.(l) An explanation of the signs and labels or color coding required by R 325.70014.(6) Employees in HIV or HBV research laboratories and HIV/HBV production facilities shall receive the following initial training in addition to the training requirements specified in subrule (5) of this rule: (a) Employees shall be trained in, and demonstrate proficiency in, standard microbiological practices and techniques and in the practices and operations specific to the facility before being allowed to work with HIV and HBV.(b) Employees shall be experienced in the handling of human pathogens or tissue cultures before working with HIV and HBV.(c) A training program shall be provided to employees who have not had experience in handling human pathogens. Initial work activities shall not include the handling of infectious agents. A progression of work activities shall be assigned as techniques are learned and proficiency is developed. An employee shall participate in work activities that involve infectious agents only after proficiency has been demonstrated.(7) Training shall be conducted in the following manner: (a) At the time of initial assignment to tasks where occupational exposure may take place and at least annually thereafter.(b) Training sessions shall afford employees ample opportunity for discussion and the answering of questions by a knowledgeable trainer.(c) The person conducting the training shall be knowledgeable in the subject matter covered by the elements contained in the training program as it relates to the workplace that the training will address.Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.70016
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