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B.1 Protecting Yourself from Biohazards
BIOHAZARD
All products or objects that come in contact with human or animal body fluids should be handled,
before and after cleaning, as if capable of transmitting infectious diseases. Wear facial protection,
gloves, and protective clothing.
The operator should follow the recommendations to prevent the transmission of infectious agents
in healthcare settings as recommended for potentially infectious specimens in
Protection of
Laboratory Workers from Infectious Disease Transmitted by Blood, Body Fluids, and Tissue , 2d
edition; Approved Guideline (1997) Document M29-A, National Committee for Clinical Laboratory
Standards (NCCLS). This document contains complete information on user protection and it can
be used as reference material for instructions on laboratory safety.
The following information summarizes the established guidelines for handling laboratory biohazards.
This summary is based on the guidelines developed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the
Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the NCCLS Document M29-A,
Protection of Laboratory Workers
from Instrument Biohazards and Infectious Disease Transmitted by Blood, Body Fluids, and
Tissue
, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Bloodborne Pathogens Stan-
dard.
1–3
Use this summary for general information only. It is not intended to replace or supplement your
laboratory or hospital biohazard control procedures.
By definition, a biohazardous condition is a situation involving infectious agents biological in
nature, such as the hepatitis B virus, the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and the tuberculosis
bacterium. These infectious agents may be present in human blood and blood products and in
other body fluids.
The following are the major sources of contamination when handling potentially infectious agents:
• needlesticks
• sharp objects, such as probe tips
• hand-to-mouth contact
• hand-to-eye contact
• direct contact with superficial cuts, open wounds, and other skin conditions that may permit
absorption into subcutaneous skin layers
• splashes or aerosol contact with skin and eyes
To prevent accidental contamination in a clinical laboratory, strictly adhere to the following
procedures:
• Wear gloves while handling parts of the instrument that have contact with body fluids such as
serum, plasma, urine, or whole blood.
• Wash your hands before going from a contaminated area to a non-contaminated area, or when
you remove or change gloves.
• Perform procedures carefully to minimize aerosol formation.
• Wear facial protection when splatter or aerosol formation are possible.
• Wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, lab coats or other protective
clothing when working with possible biohazard contaminants.
APPENDIX B. BIOHAZARD PROTECTION