Bio Hazards

Risk of Exposure

Grounds, Building Maintenance and Utilities staff and Security Officers may come in contact with blood borne pathogens & other potentially hazardous human materials
Part of the job requirements of a Caretaker employed by the University when needed is to clean-up a blood spill or other human materials these are unknown hazards and must be treated as such

Blood Borne Pathogens & Other Potentially Hazardous Human Materials

Pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and cause disease in humans	Hepatitis B virus (HBV) Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Microorganisms that cause hepatitis C, i.e. Malaria
Other potentially Hazardous Human Materials	Urine Vomit Saliva Semen Vaginal secretions

Needles and Broken Glass

Other Potential Bio-Hazards - Sharps

Look before you reach to empty garbage containers or where your vision maybe impaired i.e. under furniture or behind fixtures	If you suspect an object to be bio-hazardous (needles etc.) contact your immediate supervisor before attempting to pick it up
Clean-up Procedures for "Sharps"	Ensure you wear PPE (vinyl gloves) Check your gloves for punctures or tears Replace gloves if damaged Remove PPE before leaving the work area Ensure you have appropriate disposal container on hand for (sharps) objects. i.e. needles. (Your supervisor will supply appropriate disposal container.)
If you receive a cut or stab wound from a needle	Report the incident to your supervisor immediately Save the needle to give to medical personnel You must go to your doctor or emergency for treatment You will be required to fill out an accident incident report form