Bloodborne Pathogen Processes
Our technicians are IICRC certified to clean blood, even
from carpeting. Our blood spill response techniques are as follows:
- The first step in responding to a Blood Spill is to select
and don the appropriate personnel protective equipment. Always check PPE
for tears or damage before wearing. Select the following PPE based on the
situation. Gloves: Mandatory for all blood clean-up. Face Mask: Use if clean-up
of blood is above chest level or when splashing may occur. Disposable Coveralls:
Use when splashing may occur. Foot Covers: Use if walking on blood contaminated
area is unavoidable.
- If any sharp objects or broken glass is contaminated with
blood, remove objects with tongs or duct pan and place in a ridged sealable
container, place container in a restricted area until removal from the site
for proper disposal.
- Place absorbent powder or pad on blood. All liquid material
should be completely absorbed into powder/pad.
- Remove pad with gloved hand and place in garbage bag. Remove
powder with scoop and place in garbage bag.
- Spray a registered EPA disinfectant (ie. Aura HB, Virex
TB, Crew NA) on contaminated area, let stand for several minutes and wipe
clean with either: paper towel, disposable mop/sponge, reusable mop, or extraction
device (if carpet or furniture is involved).
- Decontaminate any reusable equipment by placing bucket of
disinfectant solution and allowing it to soak. Dump waste water down sanitary
drain.
- Place all disposable clean-up material in garbage bag.
- Remove PPE with caution, making sure gloves are removed
last. Dispose of into garbage bag and double bag all waste.
- Wash hands and face thoroughly.
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