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Bloodborne pathogens quiz for dental offices

This bloodborne pathogens quiz is a 15 question test for dental staff. Each question comes from the OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.1030 or an OSHA letter. Check your answers to see your score and the right answer, with its rule, for each one you miss.

  1. 01Under the bloodborne pathogens standard, what is saliva in dental procedures?
  2. 02Which of these does the standard name as a contaminated sharp?
  3. 03When is bloodborne pathogens training given?
  4. 04Who pays for the training, and when does it take place?
  5. 05How often is the exposure control plan reviewed and updated?
  6. 06When is the hepatitis B vaccine made available to an employee with occupational exposure?
  7. 07An employee declines the hepatitis B vaccine. What do they sign?
  8. 08An employee who declined the vaccine asks for it later, while still covered by the standard. What does the employer do?
  9. 09How long are training records kept?
  10. 10How long are the medical records of an employee with occupational exposure kept?
  11. 11A specific dental procedure requires recapping a contaminated needle. How is it done?
  12. 12Which of these is prohibited in work areas with a reasonable likelihood of occupational exposure?
  13. 13Splashes, spray, spatter or droplets of blood or other potentially infectious materials may reach the eyes, nose or mouth. What is worn?
  14. 14What color are the warning labels the standard requires?
  15. 15In online bloodborne pathogens training, when does a qualified trainer answer questions?

the rule

How often is bloodborne pathogens training required?

At the time of initial assignment to tasks where occupational exposure may take place, and at least annually after that 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii). Each annual session falls within one year of the previous training 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(iv). The employer provides it at no cost to the employee and during working hours 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i).

See every other OSHA requirement in the guide to OSHA requirements for dental offices.

Questions about bloodborne pathogens training

What must bloodborne pathogens training cover?

At least the elements the rule lists. They include an accessible copy of the standard with an explanation, how bloodborne pathogens are transmitted, your exposure control plan, PPE, the hepatitis B vaccine, what to do after an exposure incident, signs and labels, and live questions and answers with the trainer 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii).

Who can give the training?

A person who knows the subject matter of the training as it relates to your workplace 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(viii). The standard does not specify a job classification for the trainer OSHA letter 2008-01-17.

Can bloodborne pathogens training be online?

Yes, if a knowledgeable trainer is available to answer questions at the time they arise. A telephone hotline or a live video link can meet this OSHA letter 2008-01-17 OSHA letter 1999-01-15. Email answers that come later do not OSHA letter 2003-06-26.

What goes in the training record?

The dates of the sessions, the contents or a summary, the names and qualifications of the trainers, and the names and job titles of the people trained 29 CFR 1910.1030(h)(2)(i). Keep each record 3 years from the training date 29 CFR 1910.1030(h)(2)(ii).