Cleaning blood and body fluids safely protects you and everyone around you.
Cleaning a Spill
- Put on gloves (and PPE if large).
- Wipe up fluid with absorbent material.
- Clean with soap and water.
- Disinfect with an approved product.
- Dispose of waste in the proper bag.
- Remove gloves and wash hands.
Contaminated Waste
- Use correct (often colour-coded) bags per policy.
- Don't overfill; tie securely.
- Keep soiled linens off your clothing.
Sharps Safety
- Never recap needles.
- Put sharps directly in a puncture-proof container.
- Never overfill it.
- Report any needlestick injury immediately.
Bottom Line
Treat all body fluids as infectious, protect your skin, and finish with hand hygiene.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- Wear gloves/PPE, clean, then disinfect.
- Use correct waste bags, tie securely.
- Never recap needles; use a sharps container.
- Report a needlestick immediately.