Disinfection & SafetyQuestion 11 of 100
After a blood spill on a workstation surface, the area must be:
a.Left to air dry with no cleaning
b.Covered with a towel and used again
c.Cleaned and then disinfected with an EPA-registered disinfectant effective against bloodborne pathogens (tuberculocidal or equivalent)
d.Sprayed only with water
Explanation
Any surface contaminated with blood must be cleaned of visible matter and then disinfected with a product labeled effective against HIV, HBV, and other bloodborne pathogens. Contaminated disposable materials must be double-bagged or placed in a proper container.
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