California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Written Practice Exam

According to the OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard, how often must the written exposure control plan be updated?

1. Annually

2. Every six months

3. Every two years

4. Whenever a new employee is hired

The correct answer is: Annually

The answer is A. The written exposure control plan must be updated annually. Options B, C, and D are incorrect. Option B (Every six months) is incorrect because although the plan must be reviewed and updated at least once a year, there is no requirement for updates to occur every six months. Option C (Every two years) is incorrect because this would not meet the annual update requirement. Option D (Whenever a new employee is hired) is incorrect because while the plan must be reviewed and updated when changes occur, it must still be updated annually even if there are no changes or new employees. Only option A accurately reflects the requirement for annual updates.