The discarding of blood-borne pathogens must be in accordance with applicable state regulations. The state environment agencies and/or state departments of health usually publish these rules. This site should be extremely helpful. (Go to Regulated Medical Waste Locator ).
Any blood-borne or saliva-borne pathogens can be transmitted to the unwary.
no not all, blood-borne pathogens are typically found in the blood stream and any bodily fluid that can contain blood can contain a blood borne pathogen. these include urine, feces, saliva, sperm, vaginal secretions, and even tears.
HIV and HBV
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Mucus, Urine, Semen, and Cerebrospinal fluid.
Bleach will kill most blood borne pathogens.
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To minimize or eliminate occupational exposure to disease-carrying microorganisms or pathogens that can be found in human blood and body fluids.
Exposure to Chemical Hazards. Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
OSHA requires employers to make hepatitis B immunizations available free to employees who have a potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens.
No, but it is easy to cross contaminate and spread Hepititis among other blood borne pathogens.
Hepatitis B Virus and Human Immunodeficiency Virus