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Employers must have an exposure control plan if exposure to blood is anticipated, as mandated by OSHA regulations. This plan outlines the specific measures needed to minimize or eliminate employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens. It identifies the tasks and procedures where exposure may occur and details the appropriate safeguards, including personal protective equipment (PPE), engineering controls, work practices, and employee training. The purpose of the exposure control plan is to ensure that employers take proactive steps to protect their employees' health and safety by reducing the risk of exposure to potentially infectious materials.

In contrast, while an emergency response plan may be necessary in certain contexts, it does not specifically address routine blood exposure situations. An employee training program is important for educating workers about the risks and safe handling protocols, but it is part of a broader exposure control plan rather than a standalone requirement. A mandatory health check, while potentially relevant in specific situations, is not a general requirement for every workplace with blood exposure risks and does not encompass all the procedural controls necessary to ensure safety.