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MARCOR OSH PROGRAM MANUALCHAPTER 20BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS PROGRAM20000. DISCUSSION1. The principal bloodborne pathogens of concern in thischapter are human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis Bvirus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV). Many others exist butare generally not occupationally transmitted in significantnumbers. Due to the rapid spread of Acquired Immune DeficiencySyndrome (AIDS) and its precursor HIV, and to counter HBV andHCV the Marine Corps has developed a proactive standard toprotect Marine Corps personnel from occupational exposure to allbloodborne pathogens. The diseases associated with thesepathogens are preventable when the appropriate precautions aretaken per 29 CFR 1910.1030, Bloodborne Pathogens.2. Overseas activities should consult the host country'spractices with regard to protecting foreign national employees.3. Personnel at risk include health professionals; first aidproviders; fire department and crash, fire, rescue personnel;security personnel, and personnel involved in maintenance orhousekeeping work that exposes them to blood or other infectiousbody fluids. First responders and occupationally exposedpersonnel, as determined by the responsible industrialhygienist, will be included in a medical surveillance programand provided appropriate training.20001. EXPOSURE CONTROL PLANS. Some work sites are susceptibleto bloodborne pathogens exposure and require a specific writtenexposure control plan. Commands shall consult the local MTFwhen developing exposure control plans for personnel. Commonelements of an effective exposure control plan are:1. Identification of tasks, procedures, and job classificationswhere occupational exposure to blood occurs without regard topersonal protective clothing and equipment.20-3