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another leak proof container,which shall be labeled as"for handling and storage". • All emergency responder, first aid or other potentially infectious supplies must be disposed of immediately and appropriately after contamination. Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) PPE shall be provided by your company at no cost to the employee and must be of proper fit, adequate for the task at hand and readily available. Defective or damaged PPE must be discarded / replaced or repaired in order to ensure maximum effectiveness. The following safe work practices shall be followed with regard to biohazards and PPE: • Protective garments that are penetrated by blood or other infectious materials must be removed and properly disposed of immediately. • PPE that may be contaminated must be removed and properly stored/contained before leaving the work area. • PPE such as protective gloves must be worn whenever contact with potentially infectious material exposure is anticipated. • Disposable PPE such as rubber gloves must be replaced as soon as practical when contamination has occurred or when they are rendered ineffective by a tear, puncture or other occurrence. • Masks and eye protection (such as goggles, face shields, etc.) are used whenever splashes or sprays may generate droplets of infectious materials. • Whenever infectious material splashes, sprays or other similar occurrences are possible, PPE such as face shields, goggles, head garments or other appropriate PPE shall be used to protect face,eyes etc. • Adequate PPE must be used unless temporarily declined by the employee and approved by the safety manager. • PPE should be cleaned, laundered &properly disposed of if contaminated. • All PPE must be cleaned, maintained, used,stored and disposed of properly when applicable. Post-Exposure Requirements All potential blood or infectious material exposure incidents shall be investigated by the employer thoroughly to ensure that hazards are abated and that affected employees receive the necessary treatment needed to minimize the impact of potential or actual exposure. All reported exposure incidents shall be formally investigated by the exposure control officer/safety manager or supervisor when the safety manager cannot be present.A detailed report of the incident outlining root cause, corrective actions and the current status of affected employees is then completed and reviewed by employer to help prevent re-occurrence. Additionally,the following confidential information shall be provided to exposed employees: • All documentary reports and information of the exposure incident and its circumstances. • The identity of the exposure source individual unless applicable laws prevent such identification. Upon completion of the above procedures, the exposed employee shall be appointed to a qualified healthcare professional who will evaluate the exposed employee, provide information to the employee about his or her medical status and initiate treatment where applicable. Employer shall provide the following information to the healthcare professional: • A copy of the biohazards standard. 29