For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BLOOD. Human blood.
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS. Pathogenic micro-organisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens, include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) The hepatitis B virus;
(2) The hepatitis C virus; and
(3) The human immunodeficiency virus.
BOARD. The City of Hammond Board of Public Works and Safety.
BODY PIERCER. Any person who performs body piercing on an individual.
BODY PIERCING. Any penetration in or through any skin or mucous membrane on the human body with or by a needle, pin or other sharp object.
BODY PIERCING ESTABLISHMENT. Any room or space where a body piercer performs any body piercing acts on an individual or where body piercing activities take place.
CLEANED. Removal of all visible dust, soil, or any other foreign material.
CONTAMINATED. The presence of reasonably anticipated presence of blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) on an item or surface.
CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT. The Department of Health of the City of Hammond, Indiana.
DECONTAMINATED. The use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate or destroy bloodborne pathogens on a surface or item which does not require sterilization to the point where they are no longer capable of transmitting infectious particles and the surface or item is rendered safe for handling, use or disposal.
HBV. The hepatitis B virus.
HCV. The hepatitis C virus.
HIV. The human immunodeficiency virus.
INFECTIOUS WASTE. Waste that epidemiologic evidence indicates is capable of transmitting a dangerous communicable disease. INFECTIOUS WASTE includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(1) Contaminated sharps or contaminated objects that could potentially become contaminated sharps;
(2) Infectious biological cultures, infectious associated biologicals and infectious agent stock;
(3) Pathological waste;
(4) Blood and blood products in liquid and semi-liquid form;
(5) Carcasses, body parts, blood and body fluids in liquid and semi-liquid form, and bedding of laboratory animals; and
(6) Other waste that has been intermingled with infectious waste.
MINOR. An individual who is less than 18 years of age.
OTHER POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS MATERIALS (OPIM).
(1) Human body fluids as follows:
(a) Semen;
(b) Vaginal secretions;
(c) Cerebrospinal fluid;
(d) Synovial fluid;
(e) Pleural fluid;
(f) Pericardial fluid;
(g) Peritoneal fluid;
(h) Amniotic fluid;
(i) Saliva in dental procedures;
(j) Any body fluid that is visibly contaminated with blood; and
(k) Any body fluids that are difficult or impossible to differentiate between other body fluids.
(2) Any unfixed tissue or organ, other than intact skin, from a human, either living or dead.
(3) HIV-containing cell or tissue cultures, and HIV or HBV-containing culture medium or other solutions; and blood, organs, or other tissues from experimental animals infected with HIV or HBV.
PARENTERAL. Piercing the mucous membranes or the skin barrier through such events as needlesticks, human bites, cuts or abrasions.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. Specialized clothing or equipment worn for protection against contact with blood or OPIM.
SECURE AREA. An area that is designated and maintained to prevent the entry of unauthorized persons.
SEMI-LIQUID BLOOD, BLOOD PRODUCTS. Blood, blood products that have intermediate fluid properties and are capable of flowing in a manner similar to LIQUID.
STERILIZE. The use of a physical or chemical procedure to destroy all microbial life, including highly resistant bacterial endospores.
STORE. The containment of infectious waste in such a manner as not to constitute collection, treatment, transport or disposal.
TATTOO.
(1) Any indelible design, letter, scroll, figure, symbol, or other mark placed with the aid of needles or other instruments; or
(2) Any design, letter, scroll, figure, or symbol done by scarring upon or under the skin.
TATTOO ARTIST. Any person who provides a tattoo to an individual.
TATTOO OPERATOR. Any person who controls, operates, conducts, manages, or owns any tattoo establishment.
TATTOO ESTABLISHMENT. Any room or space where a tattoo artist provides tattoos to individuals or where the tattooing activities take place.
UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS. An approach to infection control in which all human blood and certain human body fluids are treated as if known to be infectious for HIV, HBV, HCV and other bloodborne pathogens.
(Prior Code, § 127.01) (Ord. 8135, passed 10-26-1998)