We're sorry, but OSHAcademy doesn't work properly without JavaScript enabled. Please turn on JavaScript or install a browser that supports Javascript.

755 Bloodborne Pathogens Program Management
Skip to main content

Alternatives

Antiseptic hand cleaner in conjunction with clean cloth/paper towels or antiseptic towelettes are examples of acceptable alternatives to running water when it is not available on the worksite.

hand gel
Antiseptic hand gel is only acceptable at worksites where soap and running water are not feasible.

However, when these types of alternatives are used, employees must wash their hands (or other affected areas) with soap and running water as soon as feasible.

This alternative would only be acceptable at worksites where soap and running water are not feasible.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

6-5. On which worksites is the use of alternative hand cleaners acceptable?