Bloodborne Pathogen Hazards in Accident Investigation Practice

960898

02/01/1996

Event
International Congress & Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
This paper addresses key safety aspects of which the professional accident investigator should be aware while conducting an examination of a motor vehicle that has been potentially contaminated with bloodborne pathogens. Bloodborne pathogens hazards are defined and identified, and the typical mechanisms of exposure, pathogen longevity (specific to the crashed vehicle environment), and the consequences of exposure are addressed. As advice on exposure avoidance, “universal precautions” are reviewed, which includes proper attire, appropriate safety equipment and basic safety procedures and technique. This paper concludes with a review of decontamination procedures, an employer's responsibility, and shipping of contaminated and decontaminated materials.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/960898
Pages
14
Citation
Downs, R., Deegear, G., and Bents, F., "Bloodborne Pathogen Hazards in Accident Investigation Practice," SAE Technical Paper 960898, 1996, https://doi.org/10.4271/960898.
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Publisher
Published
Feb 1, 1996
Product Code
960898
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English