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Who is infected with HIV and HBV <br />Everyone should be considered potentially infected. Many <br />people may be infected with either virus and not even know it. <br />Fortunately, these diseases are not transmitted through the air like <br />a cold or flu. One cannot be infected by standing or working with <br />an infected employee. These diseases are contracted from blood to <br />blood or other body fluids contact. Though only a small percentage <br />of the U.S. population is infected and the risk is quite low, <br />precautions must always be taken when you are exposed to <br />potentially infectious materials. <br />Workplace Transmission <br />All employees have the potential to be exposed to blood or other <br />potentially infectious materials. Exposures may occur when: <br />♦ Cleaning up after accidents or injuries. <br />♦ Providing first aid to customers or employees. <br />♦ Performing janitorial cleanup operations. <br />What To Do <br />Use universal precautions <br />As stated above, everyone should be considered potentially <br />infectious, therefore, all blood or body fluids should be treated as <br />having potentially infectious agents such as HIV or HBV. <br />In case of an accident where blood or body fluids are present and <br />before any action takes place, a supervisor should be contacted and <br />a specific plan followed. <br />Response to first-aid emergencies is voluntary and not required by <br />Company policy. <br />Toys "R" Us, Inc. <br />HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS <br />9/1/95 <br />