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Bloodborne Pathogens: When an Accident Happens

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Suddenly you're faced with an accident on the job. With a quick study of the situation, you can decide how best to handle it. Before you help, take the right steps to protect yourself and others from infection from bloodborne pathogens.

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Bloodborne Pathogens: If You're Exposed

Bloodborne pathogens are disease-causing germs carried in blood or other body fluids. If blood or body fluids have touched your eyes, mouth, nose, or any other opening or break in your skin, you've been involved in an exposure incident. Here's what you need to know.

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Eye Protection at Work: First Aid

Despite every precaution, eye injuries can occur. First aid—knowing what to do in an emergency before it happens—may save your own or a coworker's eyesight in the event of an accident.

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