California Cosmetology Written ExamSafety and Infection ControlMedium
Under the Cal/OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, what must every California salon maintain to address employee protection from potential blood exposure incidents?
- AA sign posted stating that blood exposure never occurs in the salon
- BA verbal agreement among staff on how to handle blood spills
- CA written Exposure Control Plan outlining exposure determination and response procedures
- DA monthly blood test requirement for every employee
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. A written Exposure Control Plan outlining exposure determination and response procedures
Cal/OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires employers to maintain a written Exposure Control Plan that identifies exposure risks, outlines engineering and work practice controls, and details post-exposure procedures.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Such a claim would be false and doesn't fulfill compliance obligations.
- B. Verbal agreements are not sufficient documentation for compliance.
- D. Mandatory blood testing of employees is not a standard requirement.
Exposure Control Plan
A written document required under Cal/OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard that identifies job exposure risks and outlines procedures for prevention and post-exposure response.
- Required in writing, not verbal
- Includes exposure determination and control methods
- Covers post-exposure evaluation procedures
Memory trick: 'Plan it in writing before blood goes flying.'