Postexposure Follow-up: Avoiding Exposure

Avoiding exposure

Only you can protect yourself from bloodborne pathogens.

Therefore...

Always think about how to perform each task in a way that minimizes your risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Ensure that you are using the proper PPE for the task.

Ask your supervisor if you are unsure how to accomplish the task safely.

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