Universal precautions is an increasingly accepted strategy that presumes that all blood, body fluids, and tissue are infected and are handled accordingly. This means always wearing protective equipment such as latex gloves, face shield and goggles, booties, apron, etc. when exposed to potentially infectious materials.

All potentially infectious materials must be stored and disposed of using specially-designed containers which are labeled with the international biohazard symbol and fluorescent orange or orange-red letters.

All surfaces, equipment, and tools must be immediately decontaminated and sterilized with OSHA-approved disinfectant such as sodium hypochlorite.

In case of exposure:

• immediately wash exposed body part with anti-bacterial soap and water, or in the case of an eye splash, an eye wash solution
• if possible, save any contaminated object so that it may be tested for virus
• report the incident to your employer as soon as possible
• a medical evaluation may be required for post exposure treatment which will include Hepatitis B immunoglobulin and the Hepatitis B vaccine
• in accordance with OSHA regulations, a detailed documentation of post exposure management must be compiled and retained