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i <br /> Following are speck work practice controls that shall be implemented <br /> • Open wounds or cuts will be promptly bandaged <br /> • Wash hands and face as soon as possible after administering first-aid or CPR If <br /> wash facilities are not readily available, stock disposable one-tune use towelettes <br /> • No eating, drinking, or smoking is allowed in any work area where a potential <br /> 1 exists for occupational exposure to bloodbome pathogens <br /> • Non-disposable equipment or materials that have or may have blood or <br />' infectious fluid contact must be washed immediately after their use (A 1 to 10 <br /> solution of bleach and water is recommended proper decontamination ) <br /> • Any clothing that comes in contact with blood or other potentially infectious <br /> fluids shall be removed as soon as possible after administering first-aid or CPR <br /> • No personal clothing that becomes contacted with blood or infectious fluids shall <br /> be laundered off-site. <br /> • Ensure that first-aid kits on-site are equipped with a pair of surgical gloves and <br /> CPR mouth pieces <br /> 11.3.3.1 Minimization ization of Contact <br /> Direct contact with blood and bodily fluids should be kept to an absolute minimum, as <br /> required in a particular situation In situations where direct contact is likely, personal <br /> protective equipment shall be worn to help prevent infection <br /> Based upon professional judgment, an employee may choose to temporarily forego the use of <br /> ' PPE if he determines that the use of PPE will further,jeopardize his well-being or that of the <br /> inured worker This limited application must be carefully evaluated by the employee <br /> If this does occur, IT is obligated to investigate and document the circumstances in an effort <br /> to provide alternative means to avoid further occurrence. <br /> ' MZ/11-29-94/Rxs/xAsP/94-0037JAF 11-4 <br />