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Protect Yourself Against Bloodborne Pathogens

Learn how to safeguard against bloodborne pathogens, the risks involved, common pathogens encountered in workplaces, and preventive measures to ensure safety. Take steps to protect yourself and comply with safe practices.

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Protect Yourself Against Bloodborne Pathogens

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  1. Protect Yourself Against Bloodborne Pathogens

  2. What’s at Stake • Bloodborne pathogens are infectious agents that can cause illness and death. • HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C are the three most common bloodborne pathogens you will encounter in most workplace scenarios. • Exposure to bloodborne pathogens can occur in almost every type of occupation. • This includes factory worker, construction workers, medical and laboratory personnel, and janitorial and facilities staff.

  3. What’s the Danger You are at risk for contracting a BBP if contaminated blood or body fluid from an infected person enters your bloodstream. • Transmission at work is most likely to occur from: • Blood getting into mucous membranes of your eyes, nose or mouth. • A needle stick or puncture from a contaminated sharp. • Blood or contaminated body fluids entering your body through an open wound, cut, acne or rash. Normal day-to-day contact does not present a risk for occupational exposure.

  4. How to Protect Yourself

  5. How to Protect Yourself

  6. Final Word • Take the fear out of bloodborne pathogens. • Follow universal precautions, follow safe work practices. • Wear required PPE and clean up contaminated equipment and areas to protect yourself against bloodborne diseases.

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