Blood and Body Fluid Exposure
Definition
Exposure. Direct contact beween eye, mouth, mucous membrane, skin cut, or abrasion with blood or any other potentially infectious material
Immediate Actions
- Skin exposure: Gently wash contact area with soap and water immediately
- Eye exposure: Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes using eye wash, if available.
- Call 911 for medical help
Additional Information / Follow Up Activities
- Notify supervisor of exposure to a potentially infectious fluid
- Notify EH&S as soon as possible of potential infection from blood or body fluid due to exposure
- During business hours contact Environmental Health & Safety (951) 827-5528 to report exposure (Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
- After hours contact UCPD Dispatch (951) 827-5222 and request they notify EH&S