Safety Orientation for Supervisors Practice Exam

Which job is an example of having bloodborne pathogen exposure?

1. Office worker

2. Teacher

3. Police/security personnel

4. Construction worker

The correct answer is: Police/security personnel

The job of police or security personnel is a strong example of having bloodborne pathogen exposure due to the nature of their responsibilities. These professionals are often required to respond to emergency situations, including accidents or violent incidents where exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials is possible. They may need to assist injured individuals or engage with individuals involved in altercations, increasing their likelihood of contact with bloodborne pathogens such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or HIV. In contrast, office workers, teachers, and construction workers may have limited or no direct exposure to blood or infectious materials in their everyday tasks. Office environments primarily involve administrative work with minimal health risk related to blood exposure. Teachers might have some risk if they work with young children who may have injuries, but this is generally not as pronounced as the exposure faced by police or security personnel. Construction workers, while working in potentially hazardous environments, do not typically encounter bloodborne pathogens unless specific incidents occur; their risks are more related to injuries and safety around heavy machinery and equipment rather than direct blood exposure.