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If the injury is serious - Contact your supervisor and department leads or other appropriate <br />departments as soon as possible to report any serious injuries. <br />Necessary Precautions to Control Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens <br />• Always wear disposable latex or nitrile gloves - Wearing disposable latex or vinyl gloves is <br />mandatory for all employees or volunteers authorized to render first aid to injured patrons, <br />volunteers, or other employees. This will limit the exchange of body fluids and subsequent <br />contraction of blood borne pathogen diseases. [There are gloves in the first aid kit]. <br />Always use a pocket mask with a one -way valve when giving artificial respiration - If <br />artificial respiration (rescue breath) is required, the use of a pocket mask with a one -way <br />valve is mandatory. This will limit the exchange of body fluids and subsequent contraction of <br />blood borne pathogen diseases. [A pocket mask is located in the first aid kit]. <br />• Keep the area clear of bystanders - If more than one employee is on duty, one employee <br />shall keep the area clear of bystanders. <br />Always decontaminate or dispose of all equipment /supplies used - Once first aid <br />treatment is concluded, all equipment and supplies shall be properly decontaminated or <br />disposed of. Employees must wear protective gloves during this process. <br />• Clean up all floors, counter tops, tables, desks, etc. — If contaminated by a body fluid or <br />equipment used during treatment, all floors, counter tops, etc. shall be cleaned and <br />disinfected in accordance with department policy. <br />W. <br />22 <br />