Question

Eric, a security guard at an apartment complex, and the apartment complex manager were making a routine call when they were attacked by two vicious dogs owned by a renter. The manager was badly mauled, and Eric had dog bites and lacerations. A maintenance worker at the apartment complex gave first aid to Eric and the apartment manager before EMS arrived. This is a circumstance where OSHA regulations on ____ would come into force.

A) Bloodborne Pathogens
B) Respiratory Protection
C) Fall Protection
D) Hazard Communication

Answer 1

OSHA regulations on Bloodborne Pathogens would apply in the scenario where the security guard and manager were injured by dog attacks and received first aid.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the scenario described, where a security guard and apartment complex manager were attacked by dogs, leading to injuries that required first aid, OSHA regulations on Bloodborne Pathogens would come into force. This is because the proper handling of blood and other potentially infectious materials is crucial in preventing and controlling infection during and after an incident has occurred. Especially in cases where maintenance workers or others acting as first responders provide immediate care, OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) outlines the necessary precautions to protect against health risks.

Employers are responsible for providing a safe workplace and must follow all OSHA safety and health standards, which include training workers on handling such emergencies, providing personal protective equipment (PPE), and ensuring proper protocols for dealing with infectious materials are in place. This aligns with OSHA's broader mandate, which covers enforcing standards and training for the handling of hazards, including the prevention of exposure to infectious diseases.