Handbook of Forensic Services (pdf) - FBI
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 />
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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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