Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
Title 2. HEALTH |
Subtitle D. PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND REPORTS OF DISEASES |
Chapter 81. COMMUNICABLE DISEASES |
Subchapter H. BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN |
Sec. 81.303. EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN
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The department shall establish an exposure control plan designed to minimize exposure of employees described by Section 81.302 to bloodborne pathogens. In developing the plan, the department must consider:
(1) policies relating to occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens;
(2) training and educational requirements for employees;
(3) measures to increase vaccinations of employees; and
(4) increased use of personal protective equipment by employees.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1411, Sec. 26.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.