Department: HSE
Document Identifier: PP/HSE/007/01
DHCR HSE Biological Spill Policy and Procedure
INTRODUCTION
This Biological Spill Procedure has been prepared by DHCR HSE, and provides clear steps in the event of a Biological Spill to help develop Occupational Health and Safety awareness of good practice for all handlers of waste in the delivering of services within the healthcare city.
1- Purpose:
| 1.1 | To provide a guideline for the management of blood and body fluid spills |
| 1.2 | To ensure safe practices are followed to protect all personnel and reduce risk factors |
2- Scope of application:
| 2.1 | This guidance applies to all, healthcare facilities, staff, patients, visitors, contractors and others attending DHCC, who work with Biological Hazards. |
3- Policy:
| 3.1 | Biohazard spills are spills involving bio-hazardous materials such as but not limited to: blood and blood products |
| 3.2 | All working with Biological Hazard should follow the Biological Spill Procedure |
4- Responsibility
| 4.1 | Every Business Partner and their staff, handling Biological Waste should adhere to this DHCR HSE Biological Spill Procedure an... |