A. Classification A Employees: For all employees identified in section 54-2-14, "Appendix A", of this chapter under Classification A (job classifications in which all employees may have an occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials), employees shall be offered a Hepatitis B vaccination at no cost.
B. New Employees: Within ten (10) working days of the initial assignment, this vaccination shall be offered to new employees who may have an occupational exposure, unless the employee has previously received the vaccine and wishes to submit to antibody testing to show sufficient immunity, or the employee may provide official medical records to document taking the full series of Hepatitis B vaccinations, or unless the employee chooses to decline the vaccination.
C. Consent Form: A Patient Informed Consent Form for Hepatitis B vaccination form, which is on file in the City office, and shall be used to document Hepatitis B vaccinations. All employees receiving the vaccination shall complete this form.
D. Classification B Employees: All employees identified in section 54-2-14, "Appendix A", of this chapter under Classification B, shall receive required annual training, and personal protective equipment, but are not required to receive the Hepatitis B vaccination. Employees in section 54-2-14 of this chapter, Classification B may elect to receive the Hepatitis B vaccination. (2019 Compilation)