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USE OF PROTECTIVE DEVICES: To minimize the chances of infection, employees are directed to use personal protective equipment which is provided: • Disposable gloves • Infection Control kits(including eyewear & mask protection) • Hand washing & disinfectant supplies • Pocket Masks for administering artificial breathing • N95 masks (issued to police officers and public works employees) These items are located in the squad room and/or in the squad car first aid kits. Face shields and eye protection are recommended when a reasonable foreseeable potential for an exposure exists to these areas. Red Biohazard bags are also provided for disposal of gloves and other contaminated equipment. SAFETY PROCEDURE GUIDELINES: Hand washing has been found to be a significant measure for the control of infection. Hands should be washed immediately after contact with blood or other body fluids. Hands should also be washed immediately after removing gloves or other protective gear. BLOOD, BODY FLUIDS OR UNIVERSAL MOIST BODY SUBSTANCES (UMBS) AND SECRETION PRECAUTIONS: Blood, body fluids (UMBS), and secretions of all persons should be considered to contain potentially infectious agents. The terms body fluids (UMBS) and secretions include: blood, semen, vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal, peritoneal and amniotic fluids and drainage from cuts, sores and scrapes, feces, urine, vomit, respiratory and nasal secretions, saliva and perspiration. In light of this: A. Treat all blood, body fluids, and secretions as if they are in fact contaminated. When in contact with blood or any potentially infectious material, whether gloves are worn or not, hands should be washed with soap and running water as soon as feasible. Antiseptic hand cleansers are available for use as well. B. Use protective gear when handling potentially contaminated materials.