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DEUEL VOCATIONAL INSTIION 0 No. 157 - OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE - Medical Waste Management Plan Page 5 of 6 reRev. 06/07 I. Cleaning and decontaminating spills of blood or body fluids Disposable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): • Domestic or latex gloves • Protective eyewear • Face mask • Gown or plastic apron • Antiseptic towelettes Spill Clean -Up Equipment should consist of: • Disposable absorbent material such as paper towels • Red Biohazard waste bag for disposal • Appropriate germicidal solution • Forceps or other mechanical means for picking up broken glass and soaked paper towels. Cleaning and decontaminating spills of blood or body fluids: 1. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including double gloves, gown, protective eyewear, and face mask. 2. Control the area. Prevent people from walking through the affected area and spreading blood or other potentially infections material. 3. Contain the spill. Cover the spillage with hypochlorite granules (presept). Use paper towels or other absorbent materials to cover the spill. Let is sit and soak up. 4. Never touch contaminated spills with your hand. Always use forceps, plastic scoop, dustpan or other tools to remove any broken glass or sharp objects from the spill area. Take care not to create aerosols. Place these items into a small cardboard box, thick walled plastic bag, or other container that will prevent puncturing the red bag (or your hand). Place the contained sharp items in the bag for disposal. Do not seal bag. 5. Apply appropriate disinfectant. To avoid creating aerosols, never spray directly into spilled material. Instead, gently pour disinfectant on spill or gently flood affected area first around the perimeter of the spill, then work disinfectant slowly into spilled material. 6. Allow several minutes of contact time with disinfectant; but at least two (2) minutes minimum.