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Step 2

For any wet spills, use the prepared spill kit according to package directions

Step 13

Perform hand hygiene both before and after using gloves.

Step 1

Prior to performing any procedures, apply your PPE.

Step 12

Properly dispose of any PPE used. Failure to do so may result in an OSHS citation

step 10

Seal and label each sharps container before placing it with the biohazardous waste for removal buy disposable service

Step 7

Ues puncture proof sealable biohazard sharps containers for all needles razors in glass

Step 3

after exposure to infectious materials clean and disinfect contaminated services. With a 1:10 bleach/water solution. All surfaces must be decontaminated on a regular schedule which must be posted & signed by the person who cleaned it. Keep with OSHA records

Step 6

bio hazardous waste must be removed by a license waste disposal service and inciberated before it is placed in a designated landfill area

step 11

in the event of broken glass use a dust pan or another mechanical device such as a hemostat or type of forceps never pick up broken glass with hands

step 8

place each sharps container upright and close 2 the work area

Step 4

properly bag contaminated laundry in leak proof biohazard bags. contaminated laundry shouldn't be handled or washed at the medical office.

Step 5

replace a damaged biohazard bag by placing a second bag around the first do not remove infectious material from the damaged bag

step 9

replace a sharps container when it is two thirds full