The Importance Of Biohazard Kits At Work

It actually sounds like something out of a science fiction film but the true fact is that biohazard kits ought to be available where you work just like a mandatory first aid kit. And hopefully you'll never need to use biohazard kits but just in case an emergency occurs, you must know precisely what the proper procedures in their application and more importantly how to protect yourself. Now if this sounds somewhat queasy for you, my apologies prematurely and you may prefer to close this article. Still here? Good. Then why don't we get on with it?

Amongst the the commonest biohazard kits is what is called the single application kit. As the name states, it's used once then properly discarded. These single application kits are equipped for only one purpose, and that is to securely remove and then disinfect any area that becomes contaminated with another persons bodily fluids. Ok, here comes the queasy part. Body fluids meaning blood, vomit and urine. If you're looking over this with just a bit of the feeling that it can never happen around you, let's take a look at a scenario and maybe you'll think slightly differently.

You're at work and then the person sat next to you gripes of illness. Without warning they stand and begin leaving the room but never make it, instead they faint, fall and hit their head hard and start bleeding. You now have a classic biological hazard within your presence. In several large organizations there are people who have the paid responsibility of coping with such hazards. But that may not be the way it is in a lot of smaller businesses. Hopefully you've been trained in the utilization of the biohazard kits. After locking down the spot and getting the person medical assistance, it is now time to utilize the kit for the purpose it had been meant for.

All kits include an impervious apron, put it on. Also don the mask along with the gloves that will be furnished inside the kit. Remember, you are protecting yourself first and foremost. Each kit will also include a number of super absorbent granules. Apply these first. Then use the supplied scraper and scooper to collect and place inside the supplied biohazard disposal bag. All biohazard kits will also have a quantity of disinfectant spray to spray the spot that you just cleaned. When finished, remove your apron, your mask and finally your gloves and place all these items in the disposal bag and secure it using the tie that is provided inside the kit. Voila, you have just handled your first biological hazard that could happen in your workplace.

Granted, that is definitely an oversimplification but hopefully you've got a better knowledge of why having biohazard kits in the workplace is an absolute must.