During the course of their regular work on motion picture or television productions, workers such as first aid attendants and cleaners could have an occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials (OPIMs). Whenever there’s a risk of occupational exposure, the employer must ensure that a qualified person assesses the risks. The employer must also develop an exposure control
plan (ECP) and ensure that there is training for workers who are identified as being at risk.

This bulletin provides guidelines for working safely in situations where there may be exposures to bloodborne pathogens or OPIMs. This bulletin does not include information on other communicable diseases that are spread through airborne or contact transmission (e.g., COVID-19, tuberculosis, influenza, measles).