When An Exposure Occurs
What to do When You are Exposed
When an exposure occurs, immediate self-care is the highest priority. Flush potentially contaminated materials from the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and mouth with large amounts of running water.
Allow a puncture wound from a potentially contaminated sharp object to bleed. Wash the wound with soap and water.
Wash potentially contaminated material off your skin with soap and water as quickly as possible after an exposure. Washing is especially important when you have cuts, rashes, or scrapes on your skin.
When available, use a face and eye wash station to flush the eyes, nose, or mouth if they are exposed to blood or bodily fluids.
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12-1. While providing first aid treatment to a fellow employee, Maria had blood sprayed into her eyes. What should Maria do first?
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