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1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogen Standard - Appendix A
HEPATITIS B VACCINE DECLINATION (MANDATORY)

I understand that due to my occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials I may be at risk of acquiring hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. I have been given the opportunity to be vaccinated with hepatitis B vaccine, at not charge to myself. However, I decline hepatisis B vaccination at this time. I understand that by declining this vaccine I continue to be at risk of acquring hepatitis B, a serious disease. If in the future I continue to have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials and I want to be vaccinated with hepatitis B vaccine, I can receive the vaccination series at no charge to me.

 

The following statement of declination of the hepatitis B vaccine must be signed by an employee who:

  • Chooses not to accept the vaccine.
  • Has had appropriate training regarding hepatitis B, hepatitis B vaccination, the efficacy, safety, method of administration and benefits of vaccination, given free of charge to the employee.

I understand that due to my occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials I may be at risk of acquiring hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. I have been given the opportunity to be vaccinated with hepatis B vaccine, at no charge to myself. However, I decline hepatitis B vaccination at this time. I understand that by declining this vaccine I continue to be at risk of acquiring hepatitis B, a serious disease. If in the future I continue to have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials and I want to be vaccinated with hepatitis B vaccine, I can receive the vaccination series at no charge to me.

signed: employee___________________________

  • This statement is not a waiver; employees can request and receive the hepatitis B vaccination at a later date if they remain occupationally at risk for hepatistis B.

An employer can not require:

  • Employees to waive liability in order to receive the vaccine
  • Participation in pre-screening as a prerequisite for receiving the vaccine.

     

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