Universal Precautions are an all-inclusive approach to protect youself from Bloodborne Pathogens. Assume a person is infected and wear Personal Protective Equipment.

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Bloodborne Pathogens

Overview of prevention & precautions

Education & training
Personal Protective Equipment
Limiting exposure
Proper storage
Proper disposal techniques, equipment and locations
Proper housekeeping and decontamination
Proper markings and warnings
Vigilence in watching self & others
Proper reporting and actions taken after an exposure

If you are well trained, your work environment should keep you on high alert for BBP. Perhaps it is those sudden, unexpected events in civilian life
that catch us off guard for contamination..... are you ready?

Some broad topics of protection are as follows: