EP 1130-2-550
15 Nov 96
c. From this point, the action chain and all coordination will be handled by the security
and law enforcement office who will contact the United States Army Criminal Investigation
Command (USACIDC) and HQUSACE. The USACIDC will call the FBI, if necessary.
d. Office of Counsel will monitor the prosecution of any case.
6-15. Reports. Statistical data on issued citations will be reported in Natural Resource
Management System as directed in ER 1130-2-550, Chapter 12. Serious Incident Reports,
submitted on DD Form 173/1 for incidents including, but not limited to, death, major fires and
natural disasters, should be forwarded through the district and MSC offices to HQUSACE
CEPM, with copy furnished to CECW-ON.
6-16. Preventive Vaccination.
a. Permanent and temporary park rangers and other personnel with visitor assistance
responsibilities have been determined to be at a reasonable risk of exposure to blood-borne
pathogens and other infectious material and must be provided the following as a minimum:
(1) Hepatitis B Vaccination. Hepatitis B vaccination is a condition of employment and
must be made evident during the announcement/recruitment process. Since current vaccination
protocol for Hepatitis B requires three inoculations over a six month period, it is imperative that
new temporary employees (i.e., summer help) receive their first shot as soon as possible following
selection.
(2) Personal Protective Equipment. Appropriate personal protective equipment shall be
provided at no cost to the employee. Equipment may consist of, but not be limited to, gloves,
gowns, laboratory coats, face shields or masks, eye protection, mouthpieces, resuscitation bags,
pocket masks or other ventilation devices.
(3) Training. Blood-borne pathogen training of USACE employees will comply with
OSHA requirements.
b. Unvaccinated individuals that have rendered aid or otherwise may have possibly been
exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials, must receive Hepatitis B inoculations
within 24 hours of possible exposure. Post-exposure Hepatitis B inoculations have been shown
to be effective, but the relative efficacy varies with different exposure situations.
c. Appropriate Exposure/Post Exposure Plans shall be developed to address the above
requirements. All exposures or potential exposures by either vaccinated or unvaccinated
individuals must be reported to the district occupational health office and/or health unit as soon as
possible.
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