Microbes, Pathogens, & Viruses...Oh My
Microorganism that will cause illness or disease in the human body.
What are bloodborne pathogens?
This is an approach to treat all human blood and bodily fluids as if they are infectious.
What is Universal precautions?
One of the most important ways to prevent transmission of bloodborne pathogens.
What is handwashing?
A 1:10 mixture of this solution can be used for decontamination.
What is bleach?
What do you do with a biohazard bag once clean up is done?
What is Contact a biohazard waste disposal company for pickup.
Form of Hepatitis which there is a vaccination.
What is Hepatitis B and A
This form needs to be completed if there is an exposure, injury or illness that is work related.
What is an incident form?
Used to protect hands from an exposure and should be worn during clean-up.
What are gloves?
Extra biohazard bags are kept here.
What is in the 1st aid room in the 2nd drawer on the metal cart?
The federal agency that has developed the Bloodborne Pathogens standards.
What is OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)?
3 Common bloodborne pathogens.
What is HIV, Hep B, & Hep C?
You should change these between exposures
Gloves and other PPE
PPE dripping with blood should be placed here.
What is in a biohazard bag?
Besides bleach these 2 things can be used to clean up blood or body fluids.
What are sani-wipes and dispatch.
This is something to do when first exposed
What is Seek medical attention and/or counseling.
Hepatitis attacks this organ.
What is the liver?
Needles and other sharp object should be placed here?
What is a sharps container?
On the shop floor would you find a gown, gloves, mask, and mouth barriers here.
What is in the top of the red 1st aid kits.?
Where on the shop floor are the disinfectants found to clean up blood or body fluids?
What is in or by the red 1st aid boxes?
This is done immediately if you have someone elses blood on you.
What is wash with soap and water and notify supervisor?
This virus leads to AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). It depletes the immune system and does not survive well outside of the body.
What is HIV - Human Immunodeficiency Virus?
The number of exposures it takes to become infected with HIV, Hepatitis B or C virus.
What is one?
Clean your hands this way if soap and water or a restroom is not available.
What is use alcohol-based hand rubs?
If a machine is contaminated inside how would you clean it?
What is by spraying it with dispatch?
Puncture wounds, infectious material coming in contact with open areas on skin, and infectious materials contacting mucous membranes of eyes, nose and mouth are all ways bloodborne pathogens can be _____________.
What are ways to be transmitted?