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I touched something that looks like blood at work. what should i do?

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Ask supervisor: Check with human health and resources dept. Any exposure to blood borne pathogens? http://www.osha.gov/sltc/bloodbornepathogens/index.html.

Dr Eitner and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/5/2012

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Protect Yourself: First, wash your hands with soap and water. Then report the incident to your supervisor.

Answered 10/3/2011

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