2. What are Body Fluids?
“any fluid found in, produced by, or excreted from
the human body which includes blood, urine, feces,
saliva, tears, breast milk, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF),
semen, vaginal fluid, amniotic fluid, pleural fluid,
peritoneal fluid, bile, digestive juices, vomit and
pus.” In terms of standard infection control
precautions practice, body fluids are considered
hazardous and should be dealt with immediately.
3. General Considerations
Treat all body fluids as if
they were infected.
Follow Standard
Precautions to ensure
occupational safety
Update training at least
annually to maintain
occupational safety
4. Blood Borne Pathogens
Examples of Potentially
infectious body fluids
include
Blood
Semen
Spinal fluid
Fecal Matter
Any body fluid that is
visibly contaminated with
blood
Common Modes of
accidental
transmission
Accidental puncture
Contact between broken
skin and infected body
fluids
Contact between mucous
membranes and infected
body fluids
5. Modes of Transmission
BBP’s can enter your
system through:
OPEN SORES
CUTS
ABRASIONS
ACNE
SUNBURNS or
BLISTERS
BBP’s may also be
transmitted through
mucous membranes of
the:
EYES
NOSE
MOUTH
7. Body Fluid Spills
In the event of a body fluid spill (blood or other
fluid on the floor, pool deck or fitness machine)
Remove customers from the immediate area
Clean the area using appropriate cleaning solution
Always utilize barriers to protect yourself from accidental
exposure
8. Disposal of Contaminated Materials
Always use a protective barrier between you and
the fluid and/or victim.
All contaminated materials used in first aid and
clean up (rags, towels, gauze, gloves, etc) should be
placed in a Yellow BIOHAZARD BAG and
properly disposed of in the BIOHAZARD
CONTAINER.
DO NOT PLACE SOILED RAGS AND TOWELS IN
THE WASHER.
Dispose of them in BIOHAZARD CONTAINERS.
14. ACCIDENTAL EXPOSURE
IF YOU ARE EXPOSED, YOU SHOULD:
Wash the exposed area thoroughly with copious
amounts of soap and running water.
Contaminated eyes and mucous membranes
should be irrigated for 15 minutes using normal
saline or water.
Report Exposure to your supervisor
Then call the attention of ICP 2176/2097
15. RECAP
ALWAYS USE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER
BETWEEN YOURSELF AND POTENTIALLY
INFECTIOUS MATERIALS!
One careless mistake could expose you or our
patient to deadly diseases.
Dispose of contaminated material properly to
ensure the safety of our patient and our staff.
THINK BEFORE YOU ACT!
PROTECT YOURSELF!