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Handbook of Forensic Services (pdf) - FBI

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<strong>Handbook</strong> <strong>of</strong> Forens c Serv ces 2007<br />

Occupat ons at r sk for exposure to bloodborne<br />

pathogens nclude law enforcement, emergency<br />

response, and forens c laboratory personnel.<br />

Fundamental to the bloodborne pathogens<br />

standard s the concept <strong>of</strong> follow ng un versal<br />

precaut ons. Th s concept s the pr mary<br />

mechan sm for nfect on control. It requ res that<br />

employees treat all blood, body fluids, or other<br />

potent ally nfect ous mater als as f nfected w th<br />

bloodborne d seases, such as the hepat t s B v rus<br />

(HBV), the hepat t s C v rus (HCV), and the human<br />

immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The following<br />

protect ve measures should be taken to avo d<br />

d rect contact w th potent ally nfect ous mater als:<br />

ß<br />

ß<br />

Use barr er protect on—such as d sposable<br />

gloves, coveralls, and shoe covers— f contact<br />

w th potent ally nfect ous mater als may occur.<br />

Change gloves when torn or punctured or<br />

when the r ab l ty to funct on as a barr er s<br />

comprom sed. Wear appropr ate eye and face<br />

protect on to protect aga nst splashes, sprays,<br />

and spatters <strong>of</strong> potent ally nfect ous mater als.<br />

Wash hands after remov ng gloves or other<br />

personal protect ve equ pment. Remove<br />

gloves and other personal protect ve<br />

equ pment n a manner that w ll not result n<br />

contam nat ng unprotected sk n or cloth ng.<br />

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