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Biohazard Info & Cleanup Protocols

This learning module will teach you how to be safe when handling biohazards.

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Biohazards Overview

Biohazards include urine, feces, vomit and blood.
A biohazard kit should be used for cleaning and disposing of biohazard materials.
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Urine

A biohazard kit should be used to clean up a large amount of urine.
A biohazard kit should be used to dispose of a container of urine if a guest has left one behind.
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Urine

When cleaning up any biohazardous material, a special gown, gloves, and mask with face shield must be used.
Then, with an engineering device (shovel or tongs), biohazardous waste can be picked up and disposed per the local county regulations.
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Feces

A biohazard kit should be used to clean up any large amount of feces, including diarrhea. (See Biohazard Kit training.)
A product that turns liquid waste into a solid waste, such as Bio-Gel, will make cleaning liquid feces easier and simpler.
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Feces

For solid feces, you may use gloved hands and a plastic bag to pick it up.
Once it is in the bag, it can be taken to the trash or dumped down the toilet. Discard gloves after using them for this purpose.
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Vomit

A biohazard kit should be used to clean up a large amount of vomit.
Those using the kit must have either received a Hep B immunization or signed the OSHA document saying they have declined it.
See OSHA guidelines and recommendations for Hepatitis B vaccination when cleaning up blood
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Bloodborne Pathogens

Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans. Special care must be taken to avoid exposure to blood.
These pathogens include, but are not limited to, Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Official bloodborne pathogen training and Hepatitis B immunization are recommended.
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Biohazard Spill Kit Contents

In addition to recommended PPE, a biohazard kit should include the following:
A copy of the Spill Cleanup Protocol
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Biohazard Spill Kit Contents

Protective gown
Nitrile disposable gloves (8 mil)
Mask with face shield
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Biohazard Spill Kit Contents

Autoclavable (puncture proof) biohazard waste bags
Biohazard stickers
Safety goggles
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Biohazard Spill Kit Contents

N95 dust mask respirator
Disposable shoe covers (booties)
Absorbent material such as paper towels or solid adsorbent.
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Biohazard Spill Kit Contents

All-purpose disinfectant (EPA approved)
Bucket for mixing disinfectant and/or storage of kit items
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Biohazard Spill Kit Contents

Tongs and/or forceps for picking up broken glass or other contaminated sharps
Dustpan and hand broom for picking up broken glass or other contaminated sharps
Sharps waste container(s)
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Cleanup Protocol: Spills Hard Surfaces

Wear appropriate face, eye and clothing protection when splashes, sprays, spatters, or droplets of blood or other potentially infectious material (OPIM) pose a risk to the eyes, nose, or mouth.
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Isolate the Area

Block off the area of the body fluid spill to prevent further spreading.
Cover the spill with absorbent paper towels or solid absorbent to avoid stepping in it.
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Clean

Spray surface with an appropriate cleaning product.
Wipe up area with paper towels.
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Disinfect

Apply properly diluted disinfectant to the surface and leave it visibly wet.
Allow to air dry.
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Dispose of Waste

Double-bag all towels, absorbents, and gloves used in cleanup and tie the bags closed.
Label with biohazard sticker.
Dispose of the double-bagged materials in a closed garbage bin.
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Wash Hands

Wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds.
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Disinfect Equipment

Any equipment used in this process should be disinfected with a properly diluted disinfectant.
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Clean up Protocols: Spills on Carpet

Wear appropriate face, eye and clothing protection when splashes, sprays, spatters, or droplets of blood or OPIM pose a hazard to the eye, nose, or mouth.
Remove immediately or as soon as feasible any garment contaminated by blood or OPIM.
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Decontaminate Surface

Apply a carpet cleanser to the surface to fully cover the exposed area. Use a product that will not stain the carpet.
Use a hot water extractor to remove cleaner and residue from the carpet.
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Decontaminate Surface

Apply an enzyme base product to the exposed area
Allow to air dry
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