Emergency Action
Emergency action
Your response to an injured or ill person:
- Depends on the assigned job role
- Consists of the actions identified by your employer
If there’s an emergency, you should take these actions:
- Use universal precautions and treat all blood and OPIM as if known to be infectious
- Notify those who are trained and equipped to respond properly
If you’re a designated and trained first responder or cleanup person, also:
- Use PPE
- Follow safe work practices
- Use proper cleanup, disposal, and labeling procedures
- Recognize biohazard markings