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What is meant by the term Universal Precautions?

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Universal Precautions is OSHA’s required method of control to protect employees from exposure to all human blood and OPIM. The term, “Universal Precautions,” refers to a concept of bloodborne disease control which requires that all human blood and certain human body fluids be treated as if known to be infectious for HIV, HBV or other bloodborne pathogens.


October 2018

Tags: OSHA, Universal Precautions

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