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BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS: UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS

WHAT ARE BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS? Bloodborne pathogens are disease-causing microorganisms present in human blood or other potentially infectious materials. Examples of bloodborne pathogens include HIV, hepatitis A, B and C, and other blood infections. The greatest risks to workers are from HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. PROTECTING YOURSELF Treat all blood and potentially infectious materials […]