Prevention is the key!
oALWAYS
Practice “Universal Precautions” and observe standard precautions
per OSHA Guidelines
nWear personal
protective equipment
nPractice proper hand
hygiene
nSafe
environment to practice athletic training (i.e., engineering
and work practice controls)
nDaily and per use
equipment cleaning and disinfecting
nDisposal
of Infectious Materials Properly (i.e., in “Biohazard Container”;
biohazardous waste is incinerated)