If you come into contact with blood or bodily fluids, what should you do?

If you come into contact with blood or bodily fluids, what should you do?

• A. Tell your Department Manager or General Manager within 24 hours and call the Workers' Compensation nurse line.
• B. Wipe the area with a sanitizer and continue.
• C. Ignore and report later.
• D. Return to work and document later.

Answer: (A)

When you’re exposed to blood or bodily fluids, immediate reporting and medical guidance are essential to protect your health and ensure proper follow‑up. The right action is to tell your Department Manager or General Manager within 24 hours and contact the Workers' Compensation nurse line. This starts the post‑exposure process right away, guiding you to medical evaluation, potential post‑exposure prophylaxis, and the correct workers’ comp reporting. Cleaning the area and continuing without reporting, ignoring the exposure, or delaying documentation can miss critical medical care and policy requirements, increasing risk and liability. After reporting, follow your employer’s exposure control plan and any medical advice provided.

When you’re exposed to blood or bodily fluids, immediate reporting and medical guidance are essential to protect your health and ensure proper follow‑up. The right action is to tell your Department Manager or General Manager within 24 hours and contact the Workers' Compensation nurse line. This starts the post‑exposure process right away, guiding you to medical evaluation, potential post‑exposure prophylaxis, and the correct workers’ comp reporting. Cleaning the area and continuing without reporting, ignoring the exposure, or delaying documentation can miss critical medical care and policy requirements, increasing risk and liability. After reporting, follow your employer’s exposure control plan and any medical advice provided.