Frequently Asked Questions

What is a body fluid spill?

The most common type of body fluid spills that occur in the workplace, at home or in public domains are vomit, blood, faeces and urine.

What are the dangers?

In many cases, people causing these spills are not even aware they have a serious infectious disease.

The most serious and widespread concern is exposure to Hepatitis B and C, as well as HIV. Not only are these diseases life threatening, they can be contracted by direct contact with infected blood or bodily fluid.

What protection is required?

The Australian Safety and Compensation Council (formerly NOHSC) require*:

• All body fluid spills be treated as potentially infections.
• The code in summary requires:
• People cleaning these spills must have personal protective equipment
• The sill must be contained with a non-toxic odour and moisture absorbent
• The spill must NOT be washed up with standard domestic equipment, such as mop and bucket, due to cross contamination
• Spill must be disposed of as clinical waste

*National Code of Practice for the control of work related exposure to Hepatitis and IHV (Blood Borne) viruses.
[NOHSC:2010(2003)]

What are the solutions?

All ZeoMed kits comply with State health legislation and WorkCover requirements.

By choosing the appropriate kit, you are providing the tools to safely clean and dispose of potentially hazardous body fluid spills and meet your WorkCover guidelines.

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