‘Borne free
As an emergency responder, you are the first to the scene every time, and unfortunately that also puts you in danger to airborne pathogens and possible diseases. Read more about the germs you may see while on the job.
‘Borne free
Personal safety is always the EMS provider’s first priority. Because of bloodborne pathogens, every patient contact is a threat to EMS provider safety. This article reviews the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) bloodborne pathogens standard, bloodborne pathogens encountered by EMS providers, use of personal protective equipment and reporting exposure incidents.
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