Bloodborne Pathogens 101
a germ found in blood that can made people sick
bloodborne pathogen
The P in PACT stands for...
Protect yourself
PPE stands for...
The best way to remove potential bloodborne pathogens from your hands is...
to wash your hands!
a health risk that can make you sick or hurt the environment
biohazard
eyes, nose, mouth, open cuts, or needle/syringe sticks
universal precautions
These are ALWAYS required for cleaning up blood spills...
The A in PACT stands for...
Act Immediately
The C in PACT stands for..
Clean the area
A ________ for hepatitis B is available to PREVENT you from getting sick.
Vaccine
You should NOT do these 4 things around blood or blood containing materials...
eat, drink, smoke, or vape
special equipment used to protect workers from harm
personal protective equipment
needles, or sharp items that may have come in contact with blood or could easily cut someone...
Sharps
paper towels
The T in PACT stands for...
Tell someone
At EWCTC if these is a major blood containing spill, we tell...
Mr. Weiers
bare skin
Sharps containers prevent...
Custodial staff and other from getting cut.
After most of the blood or fluid has been removed with paper towels
spreading disease from one person to another
Transmission
OSHA stands for...
Occupational Safety Health Administration
To protect your eyes from splashes, you should use...
PPE goggles
Where should sharp and blood contaminated objects go?
In a sharps biohazard container
the amount of time needed for a disinfectant to kill all germs
contact time