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POLICY 4.11, "ACQLTIl2ED IMMi7NE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME (AIDS)" ~~ PAGE 6 OF 8 1. Disposable latex or rubber gloves; 2. Pocket masks with one way valves for CPR; and, 3. Disposable paper towels and cleaning supplies. 4, Goggles B. Jail detention officers will be trained in the purpose and use of such equipment and in tmiversal safety precaution within .30 days of employment, additional training will continue at the State Mandated Basic Jail Certification School and during first aid training. C. Jail detention officers will not wear protective equipment while performing their normal job duties at the facility. D, The following universal safety precautions will be exercised by jail detention officers whenever an officer comes, or expects to come, in contract with blood or body fluids; 1. Jail detention officers will wear disposable or rubber gloves when handling objects; conducting cell searches; handling inmate laundry; handling disruptive, assaultive, or violent inmates; and/or, when physically required to handle inmates (e,g., during frisk searches); 2, Jail detention officers will ensure that any area on either their body, another individual's body, object or area exposed to blood or body fluids be thoroughly cleansed with warm water and soap; 3. Jail detention officers will ensure that any cut, sores or breaks in their skin be covered with water resistant bandages; 4. Jail detention officers should avoid situations where there is likelihood that they could be punctured with sharp objects, to include knives, razors and needles, To this end, officers should ensure that they use a flashlight and mirror if they are entering or searching an area where their sight is obstructed; 5, Jail detention officers will ensure that sharp objects be placed in puncture resistant containers. 6, Jail detention officers will wear disposable or rubber gloves and will use a disinfectant composed of a solution of bleach and water when cleaning up spills and surfaces exposed to blood or body fluids;