What is a primary goal of the Exposure Control Plan?

The primary goal of the Exposure Control Plan is to minimize employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens. This plan is a crucial component of occupational health and safety, designed to protect workers from the risks associated with exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials.

By identifying the tasks and procedures that may expose employees to bloodborne pathogens, the plan outlines strategies to reduce this risk. This includes implementing engineering controls (such as sharps disposal containers), administrative controls (like employee training and proper protocols), and personal protective equipment (PPE) usage. Therefore, the plan does not aim to eliminate all workplace injuries entirely, as this would be an unrealistic expectation given the nature of many work environments. Instead, its focus is on minimizing specific hazards related to bloodborne pathogens.

Creating a vaccination program or increasing workplace productivity, while important aspects of a comprehensive workplace safety strategy, are not the central objectives of the Exposure Control Plan. The focus primarily remains on reducing the risk of exposure and ensuring the safety and health of employees who may encounter bloodborne pathogens in their line of work.