Wash the cut with soap and water but AVOID reporting the incident as an exposure.
Wash the cut with soap and water and report the incident as an exposure immediately.
Delay medical attention but report an exposure to your employer.
When cleaning up a work area you feel a sharp burning sensation in your hand and find that you have been cut by a contaminated sharp. What should you do?
Seek immediate medical attention but AVOID reporting the incident until evaluated.
OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) Standard addresses all of the following EXCEPT:
Exposure control plans and universal precautions
Employee sick leave and paid time off
Engineering and work practice controls and personal protective equipment
Hepatitis B vaccination and post-exposure follow-up
True or False: Employees exposed to bloodborne pathogens are at NO RISK for serious or life-threatening illness.
True
False
Which of the following is an unsafe work practice?
Immediately discarding used sharps into a trash can
Treating all bodily fluids as possible bloodborne pathogens (BBPs)
Washing hands with soap and water after working around bloodborne pathogens
Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) required for specific job tasks
What should you do with bandages that may have come into contact with blood or OPIM?
Discard them into a biohazard bag
Discard them into a sharps container
Discard them into a general trash can.
Reuse them unless the bandages are visibly soiled.
Answer (2)
In case of a cut from a contaminated sharp, wash the area and report it immediately. Understanding the OSHA guidelines for handling bloodborne pathogens is essential, which includes proper disposal of contaminated materials and adherence to safety practices. Safe handling and reporting protocols are critical to maintain workplace safety. ;
In case of a cut from a contaminated sharp, wash the area and report the incident immediately. Adhere to OSHA's guidelines for bloodborne pathogens, including proper disposal of contaminated materials. Unsafe practices include discarding used sharps in general trash, and contaminated bandages should be placed in a biohazard bag.
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