OSHA recommends the following steps that need to be taken in order to avoid exposure to biological hazards that may be received in powder or liquid form.
- Do not empty or shake the container in which the hazard is contained.
- In case of a spill, do not try to clean the liquid or powder by yourself.
- Place the container in a plastic bag or in a trash can and then seal it.
- Remove any contaminated clothes and then seal it in a bag.
- Lock the room and keep other’s from entering it.
- Wash yourself with soap and water. Never use any disinfectant or bleach on your skin.
- Report the case to your local law enforcement agency.
- Make a list of the employees who were present in the area when the container was opened.
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