Instructions: Click through the Bloodborne Pathogens slideshow at the left side of your screen. These instructions are to protect you from any exposure to bloodborne pathogens in the workplace. 

Takeaways:

• Treat all blood and bodily fluids as potentially infectious. It is impossible to tell who is infected, and many may not even know they are infected.

Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Infection

• • Use Protective Equipment

  • Housekeeping (Clean infected areas with 10% bleach solution)

  • Hepatitis B Vaccine

  • Personal Hygiene (Wash your hands!)

First Aid Procedures

1. Assess the situation.

2. Use personal protective equipment.

3. Instruct injured person on self-care.

4. Wash your hands.

5. Call for assistance.

Instructions: Click through the Employee Right-to-Know Hazardous Communication slideshow at the left side of your screen. These instructions are to inform you that employees have both a need and a right to know the hazards and identities of the chemicals they are exposed to when working.

Takeaways:

• Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are kept for every chemical used and are available upon request.

• Read labels, follow safety precautions, ensure adequate ventilation, change contaminated clothing, and label materials when necessary.

• Most Important: WASH YOUR HANDS!

Methods of Protection from Exposure

• • Goggles/safety glasses

  • Gloves

  • Ear plugs

  • Respirator

  • Protective Clothing