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Appendix 4

9. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

You must use personal protective equipment when you handle human blood or other potentially infectious materials. Such protective equipment is designed to protect you from contact with these materials and may include

  • gloves
  • gowns, laboratory coats, or other protective clothing
  • fluid-proof aprons
  • head or foot coverings
  • face shields, safety goggles, or other eye protection
  • face masks

The selection and types of equipment available will be made by your supervisor in conjunction with your department and the Office for Research Safety.

Each person must evaluate individual situations and anticipate likely exposures and protective equipment needed. The Exposure Control Plan or Safety Plan for your work area or job will describe appropriate protective equipment.

[ Up ] [ Foreword ] [ 1.0 OSHA's BBP Standard ] [ 2.0 Occupations with Potential Exposure ] [ 3.0 Exposure Control Plan ] [ 4.0 Potentially Infectious Materials ] [ 5.0 Bloodborne Diseases ] [ 6.0 Recognizing Task and Activities Involving Exposure to Blood ] [ 7.0 Universal Precautions ] [ 8.0 General Personal Protective Practices ] [ 9.0 Personal Protective Equipment ] [ 10.0 Signs, Labels, and Color Coding ] [ 11.0 HIV and HBV Research Laboratories... ] [ 12.0 Emergency Procedures ] [ 13.0 Bibliography ]

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