title: Bloodborne pathogens.
abstract: Worker exposure to bloodborne diseases can be minimized through: . training and education programs; . use of personal protective equipment such as gloves, gowns, face masks and eye protection; . work practices such as thorough hand washing after each patient contact; . proper handling of sharps; . engineering controls such as biological safety cabinets and puncture-resistant sharps containers; . immunization programs; . proper disposal of contaminated waste; . use of disinfectants; . labeling and signs.
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Rekus
mesh_terms: D000062:Accidents, Occupational / Q000517:prevention & control; D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control; D001769:Blood / Q000382:microbiology*; D003140:Communicable Disease Control / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D003141:Communicable Diseases / Q000635:transmission*; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007757:Laboratory Infection / Q000517:prevention & control; D008297:Male; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014481:United States; D014489:United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration