Bloodborne Pathogens in Aircraft Accident Investigation

Abstract

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) amended 29 CFR Part 1910 in 1991 to include regulations addressing occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens (BBP). The rule affects all employees who have the potential for occupational exposure to these pathogens. An accident scene presents significant challenges in terms of implementing a program which was primarily envisioned to affect personnel in "traditional" healthcare delivery facilities; the OSHA requirements now had to be met in the chaotic, inhospitable, and logistically difficult environment of an aircraft accident site.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA340366

Entities

People

  • C. A. Dejohn
  • G. J. Salazar
  • O. R. Key
  • R. W. Hansrote

Organizations

  • Federal Aviation Administration

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accident Investigations
  • Accidents
  • Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Biohazards
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Health Services
  • Infection Control
  • Medical Personnel
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Protective Equipment
  • Therapy
  • United States Government
  • Wounds And Injuries

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management