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Weekly Safety Meeting – Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Safety

Weekly Safety Meeting – Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Safety

Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Safety Individuals who are infected with Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) or Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) may not show symptoms and may not know they are infectious. For this reason, all human blood and body fluids should be considered as if infectious, and all precautions should be taken...

Safety tip of the Week – Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Safety

Safety tip of the Week – Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Safety

Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Safety In the workplace, bloodborne pathogens (BBP) may be transmitted when blood or other infectious body fluids come in contact with mucous membranes (your eyes, nose, mouth), non-intact skin (due to cuts, abrasions, burns, rashes, paper cuts), or by handling or touching contaminated materials or surfaces. Bloodborne...