Which body fluid is treated as a bloodborne pathogen risk under Cal/OSHA standards in a salon?
a.Blood, and any other potentially infectious material visibly contaminated with blood
b.Tears
c.Saliva from coughing
d.Sweat
Explanation
Cal/OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard treats blood (and any other potentially infectious material visibly contaminated with blood) as biohazardous. Sweat and tears alone are not considered bloodborne risks.
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