The document provides a checklist for disinfecting blood and body fluid spills. It lists 9 steps to properly contain and clean up such spills, including assessing the risk, wearing protective gear, containing the liquid and sealing drains, using absorbents to safely clean up spilled liquids, reporting large spills to authorities, properly cleaning reusable materials before reuse, and replacing used absorbents and safety equipment. The checklist guides the proper procedure to safely disinfect blood and body fluid spills through containment, cleanup, and equipment replacement measures.
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Checklist for Disinfection of Blood and Body Fluid Spill
The document provides a checklist for disinfecting blood and body fluid spills. It lists 9 steps to properly contain and clean up such spills, including assessing the risk, wearing protective gear, containing the liquid and sealing drains, using absorbents to safely clean up spilled liquids, reporting large spills to authorities, properly cleaning reusable materials before reuse, and replacing used absorbents and safety equipment. The checklist guides the proper procedure to safely disinfect blood and body fluid spills through containment, cleanup, and equipment replacement measures.
The document provides a checklist for disinfecting blood and body fluid spills. It lists 9 steps to properly contain and clean up such spills, including assessing the risk, wearing protective gear, containing the liquid and sealing drains, using absorbents to safely clean up spilled liquids, reporting large spills to authorities, properly cleaning reusable materials before reuse, and replacing used absorbents and safety equipment. The checklist guides the proper procedure to safely disinfect blood and body fluid spills through containment, cleanup, and equipment replacement measures.
CHECKLIST FOR DISINFECTION OF BLOOD AND BODY FLUID SPILL
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1. Assess the risk.evaluate the material spilled and identity the sources. 2. Wear appropriate protective gear for the situation. 3. Contains the liquid and seal drains 4. Close valves,rotate puncured drums and plug leaks where it is possible and safe to do so. 5. Use absorbent to safety clean up spilled liquids. 6. Report the spill to proper legal authorities. 7. Absorbent material take on the characteristics of whatever they absorb. 8. Clean all tools and reusable materials properly before reuse. 9. Replace absorbent materials and safety equipment used in any clean up operation.