CPR + First Aid + BBP Certification Manual: Reporting an Incident

Bloodborne Pathogens: Reporting an Incident
Reporting an Incident

When reporting the incident, the exposed individual needs to report the incident to a direct supervisor of the employer (per the employer's policy), so that the individual can be tested. The employer will then make arrangements for the exposed individual to seek medical evaluation and follow-up from the incident. Lastly, it is the exposed individuals task to complete a written opinion, so to document the events that took place during the exposure.

Reporting incidents helps ensure the safety of everyone involved, the proper medical response and decontamination and sanitization of the area. Additionally, reporting an incident can help prevent similar incidents from happening in the future, helping maintain a safer workplace.