It is a general assumption that only healthcare professionals come in contact with blood on a regular basis. But there are other innumerable professions who are at risk. No wonder thousands of people get affected with HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C every year. These diseases not only get transmitted in hospitals but also at offices that deal with blood related procedures. Instances like accidentally injected with an infected syringe, accidental ingestion of infected blood or other human waste etc.

Though individuals who work in such environments are aware of precautions to be taken due to their education, they need to specifically take care of their health. It is also the responsibility of the employers to do their bit in order to prevent the transmission of bloodborne pathogens among their employees.

Here are a few steps that could prevent the workers from exposure to bloodborne pathogens:

– Recognize the issues that hamper the working conditions and try and eliminate such conditions. Follow proper health rules to run an organization disease free and hygienic.

– Keep a ready plan to take care of the employees who are exposed to infected blood. It could involve performing first aid, calling the ambulance, informing his or her family, providing him insurance etc.

– Organize a training session to educate all the employees about bloodborne pathogens, their affects, and how to prevent it. They can be provided with special outfits such as gloves and masks, while working with blood related materials. They should also be trained what to do when accidents occur to minimize the affect of exposure.

– Keep provisions to wipe the blood when spilt accidentally with solutions that are specifically meant to clean bloody surfaces. Always sanitize the affected area.

– Keep sanitized towels and hand wash for the employees to remain clean and safe.

– Ban practice of smoking or drinking alcohol, using make up or washing eye lenses in office premises, which might increase the danger of inhaling or ingesting blood unknowingly.

– Make sure to use the best of equipment that promise safety and come with safety measures. Employees need to be properly trained in using technical instruments in order to avoid accidents.

– Last but not the least; keep orienting employees to maintain general hygiene by washing their hands with soap or solution before and after every procedure.

– If there is an area specified for danger materials, keep it locked and place a danger sign to keep employees away from such areas.

Though educating the employees about bloodborne pathogens and training them to keep themselves safe and protected is important, it is also necessary to follow the above points to help employees in their work. They can concentrate on their work when these small yet important things are taken care of. It is any employer’s duty to take care of his employees and also give them the best care if any unforeseen incidents occur. Keeping these points in mind and following general hygienic practices could help keep bloodborne pathogens away from both the employers and the employees.

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