Bloodborne Standard
29 CFR 1910.1030
Methods of Compliance: Employer and Employee Responsibilities
Personal Protective Equipment: Resuscitation Devices
Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is not recommended and should be used minimally in only emergent situations. Another required component of PPE for employee use is ventilation devices that must be immediately accessible to employees that may be soundly expected to resuscitate patients. The type of resuscitation device is not specified. The employer chooses the appropriate and protective in normal situations the employee may encounter.
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(North Carolina Department of Labor (2010). A guide to bloodborne pathogens in the workplace.)