Bloodborne Pathogens
Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) are pathogenic microorganisms that
are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. These
pathogens include, but are not limited to: hepatitis B and human
Deficiency virus (HIV).
Prevention
- Avoid contact with potentially infectious human body fluids.
Remember: if it is human, wet and it is not yours - do not touch
it.
- Wear protective gloves when assisting someone in a situation
where you could become exposed to Bloodborne Pathogens.
- Call the Physical Plant at 541-684-7273 and request a clean up
for any spilled blood or fluids - they have been specially trained.
Do not clean up BBP yourself.
Action Steps
- Call the physical plant for clean-up.
- Notify your supervisor
- Notify your building incident response coordinator.