(a) Every probation director shall implement and maintain a program for the prevention of circumstances that could result in employees becoming exposed to significant risk body substances during the provision of services. Such a program shall include:

1. (1) information about generally accepted protective barriers and preventive practices during job-related activities that may involve exposure to significant risk body substances. Preventive action should be taken by the employee when job-related activities may involve exposure to such body substances. Preventive action is an essential element to avoid bidirectional spread of HIV;
2. (2) training at the time of initial employment and periodic staff development education on the use of protective equipment, preventive practices, and circumstances that represent a significant risk for all employees whose job-related tasks may involve exposure to significant risk body substances;
3. (3) availability of personal protective equipment for employees that is appropriate to the tasks being performed; and
4. (4) a system for monitoring preventive programs to assure compliance and safety.

(b) Every probation director shall develop, implement and maintain a policy/procedure for the management of individuals who may be exposed to significant risk body substances. The policy/procedure shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

1. (1) voluntary employee notification where exposure may have occurred ( e.g., a needle stick) to the probation director or his or her designee;
2. (2) availability of services for evaluating the circumstances of a reported exposure and providing appropriate follow-up of the exposed individual; and
3. (3) assurances for protection of confidentiality for those employees involved in reported exposures.