Introduction - Service Hospitality



Exposure Control Plan: OutlineIntroduction Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 85 (2):If workers are required to handle, use or produce an infectious material or organism or are likely to be exposed at a place of employment, an employer, in consultation with the committee, shall develop and implement an exposure control plan to eliminate or minimize worker exposure.Definition of “infectious material or organism”An infectious material or organism that has been identified in an approved manner as an infectious disease hazard that poses a significantly increased exposure risk to a worker or self-employed person.Please note: This includes SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), as well as bloodborne pathogens and other diseases passed along through bodily fluids, such as HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C.No worker is to perform any task that has a risk of exposure without training on the Exposure Control Plan itself and the use of control measures. Workers must also receive training on any additional policies and procedures referenced throughout this plan.This plan has been developed in consultation with the OH&S Committee and must be reviewed at least every two years.* All Covid-19 related information will be reviewed every 3 months to ensure up to date with current information, guidelines, and restrictions.Who may be exposed to an infectious material or organism?Refer to your hazard assessments, note all positions who have been listed.Note: all blue text is example/sample text and should be confirmed prior to leaving it included. It may need to be modified or deleted to appropriately describe the individual organization.Potential ExposureJob Titles / Positions AffectedCovid-19AllSharps / NeedlesHousekeeping, Custodial StaffBlood / Other Bodily FluidsHousekeeping, Custodial Staff, Kitchen Staff, Servers/Front of House StaffWhat Tasks Will Put the Workers at Risk & How May They Be Exposed?Refer to completed Hazard Assessment. What are the Signs & SYmptoms of Diseases that may arise from exposure?COVID–19 SYmptomsSymptoms of COVID-19 can vary from person to person. They may also vary in different age groups.Some of the more commonly reported symptoms include:new or worsening coughsore throatnasal congestion or runny noseshortness of breath or difficulty breathingtemperature equal to or over 38°Cfeeling feverishchillsfatigue or weaknessmuscle or body achesnew loss of smell or tasteheadachegastrointestinal symptoms (abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting)feeling very unwellChildren tend to have abdominal symptoms and skin changes or rashes.Symptoms may take up to 14 days to appear after exposure to COVID-19. (information retrieved from Canada.ca and coronavirus on Dec 23, 2020).Other Exposures: SymptomsExposures to blood or other bodily fluids will not likely result in immediate symptoms. If you have been exposed to blood, bodily fluids, report it to your supervisor immediately.If you have been poked by a needle, report it to you supervisor and seek medical attention immediately.Infection Control MeasuresList all infection control measures in place.all Covid-19 protocols as outlined in our pandemic response planall controls listed in our hazard assessment (attached)proper and frequent hand washing and sanitizing required vaccinations for those at risk for needle pokes (Hepatitis A & B)Procedure for a leak / spill of infectious materialInclude procedure for cleaning up blood and other bodily fluids (attach procedure)Covid-19 – attach procedure for cleaning / sanitizing after a confirmed or suspected positive case has been in the areaProcedure for worker exposureIt does not matter if worker exposure can be proven, if the worker believes (reasonably) that they have been exposed, they must follow the below procedure(s).If a worker has been exposed to a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19, the worker should:Self-isolate immediately Inform their supervisor, and provide any details requested from the supervisorContact 811 for further instructionsParticipate, virtually, in an incident investigation or any other investigation process triggered by the suspected or confirmed exposureIf you experienced a needlestick or sharps injury or were exposed to the blood or other body fluid during the course of your work,?immediately follow these steps:Wash needlesticks and cuts with soap and waterFlush splashes to the nose, mouth, or skin with waterIrrigate eyes with clean water, saline, or sterile irrigantsReport the incident to your supervisorImmediately seek medical treatmentProcedure for safe handling, cleaning, and disposal of contaminated PPE and EquipmentProcedure for safe disposal of sharpsProcedure for safe disposal or cleaning of soiled linen, laundry, clothing, etc.Laundered separately – stored in a clearly marked and separate laundry bag (sealed)Laundered using disinfecting cycles / solutions, etc.Procedure for donning, doffing of PPE: Procedure for handling soiled PPEAll disposable PPE goes immediately into separate, marked, garbage bags/bins. Sealed and disposed of immediately. For washable PPE, refer to laundry guidelines above.What TrAining will Workers Receive?Exposures to Blood & Bodily Fluids:Reporting requirementsHow to pick up and report sharpsHow to clean up spills of blood and other bodily fluidsPPE – donning, doffing, use, selection, limitations, storageLaundry / disposalCovid-19:Current protocols – company-wide and department/job-specificPersonal hygieneHand washing, sanitizing, coughing/sneezing into elbow, etc.Reporting requirementsPhysical distancing requirementsMasking, PPE use, and other “wearable” requirementsWhat is the Process for investigating and documenting exposure?All spills, leaks, exposure, possible exposure and needles found must be documented!Investigation must include:Route of exposure (needle stick, skin contact, ingestion, etc)Circumstances of exposure (where, when, etc)Corrective action to be implemented to prevent recurrence of eventCOVID-19Follow all standard incident investigation protocolsAdditional protocols may be required from governmental organizations (e.g. OH&S Division, Saskatchewan Health Authority). Follow all requirements provided from these organizations. ................
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