ARM 37.111.342

ARM 37.111.342. BLOOD -BORNE PATHOGEN PROTECTION

Last amended: 2003Length: 170 wordsOfficial source

Cite as Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.342

(1) To minimize exposure to potential blood-borne pathogens during housekeeping, maintenance, laundry or other provided services, employees shall: (a) wear protective gloves and use an appropriate cleaning solution when cleaning up hazardous materials; (b) use disposable towels to clean up spills and dispose of the towels in a special biohazard labeled bag; (c) use a dust pan and brush, cardboard or tongs to clean up broken glass; and (d) wear waterproof gloves when handling dirty laundry. (2) All actions that involve contact with blood and other potentially contaminated products should be done in such a way as to minimize splashing, spraying, splattering and the creation of droplets. If workers come into contact with blood or body fluids, they must: (a) wash their hands or any other contaminated parts of their body with soap and warm water; (b) wash their hands and potentially exposed skin when they remove protective gloves or other personal protective equipment; and (c) flush eyes or other mucous membranes with water if these body parts are exposed.
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