Blood and Body Fluid Exposure
Definitions
- Exposure
- Direct contact between eye, mouth, mucous membrane, skin cut or abrasion with blood or any other potentially infectious material
Actions to Take
- Skin exposure: gently wash contact area with soap and water immediately
- Eye exposures: flush eyes with water for 15 minutes using eye wash if available
- Call 9-1-1 for medical help
Additional Information/Follow-Up Activities
- Notify supervisor of exposure to a potentially infectious fluid
- Notify EH&S as soon as possible of potential infection from blood or body fluid due to exposure
- Call EH&S at 827-5528 to report exposure (Monday - Friday 8AM – 5PM)
- If after hours, call UCPD Dispatch at 827-5222 and request that they notify an EH&S representative