Bloodborne Pathogens Training

9/2/2019 (Permalink)

Bio-Hazard Waste Must Be Disposed of Properly

SERVPRO of Southern McHenry County does a training for their employees on Bloodborne Pathogens. Here is a little knowledge and information for you.

Bloodborne Pathogens are bacteria, viruses or diseases that are transmitted by contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials (such as semen, vaginal secretions, amniotic fluid, etc.) from infected person to another person. Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Human Immune-deficiency Virus (HIV) are three of the most widely known bloodborne pathogens.

Urine, feces, vomitus, and saliva are not known to transmit bloodborne pathogens unless they contain visible blood.

You cannot tell by looking at someone if he/she is infected; therefore all employees should be trained on how to safely clean up a spill of potentially infectious materials using "Universal Precautions", which treat all bodily fluids as if they were infectious. Doing so ensures that no one is exposed during clean-up.

Unless you have attended a Bloodborne Pathogens Training class, DO NOT touch or attempt to clean-up:

* Human Blood

* Needles and Syringes

* Any bodily fluid mixed with visible blood.

Please never try to clean up or take care of any Bloodborne Pathogens unless you are properly trained. SERVPRO of Southern McHenry County is properly trained and has the right PPE to do the job. SERVPRO is here 24/7, (847) 516-1600.

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