OSHA Inspection: BOEING GEORGIA, INC.

Issued

Sep 4, 1991

Abate by

Oct 7, 1991

Penalty

Initial $2,125 · Current $2,125

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which
were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause
death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were
exposed to:
(a) On or about 8/13/91, the employer did not identify all employees,
including but not limited to the plant nurse, whose job(s) have the
likelihood of exposure to blood or other potentially infectious
materials which may be contaminated with Hepatitis B virus and Human
Immunodeficiency virus.
Feasible abatement methods should include establishment and
implementation of an Infection Control Program with the following
core elements as a minimum:
1. Establishment of a Hepatitis B vaccination policy and program which
addresses all circumstances warranting such vaccinations and
identifies all employees at substantial risk of directly contacting
blood, body fluids or other potentially infectious materials, and
offers all such employees Hepatitis B vaccinations at no cost in
amounts and at times prescribed by standard medical practice.
2. Establishment of a post exposure evaluation and follow-up policy,
including antibody or antigen testing, counseling, illness reporting,
and safe and effective post-exposure prophylaxis according to standard
recommendations for medical practice.
3. Establishment of a training program for employees which includes:
(a) Education on epidemiology, modes of transmission, and
prevention of HIV/HBV.
(b)  Information on the types, proper use, importance of use, and
disposition of contaminated sharps and personal protective
equipment.
(c)  Training regarding Centers for Disease Control Guidelines
concerning "Universal Precautions" as it applies to their
workpractices, and specific procedures for workpractices eg.,
washing of hands thoroughly after removing gloves.
(d)  Training about Hepatitis B vaccination program and procedures
to follow if an exposure incident occurs, including the method
of reporting the incident and the medical follow-up thet will
be made available.