A. Provided: All personal protective equipment for employees who may have occupational exposures to blood or other potentially infectious materials shall be provided to employees based upon their anticipated occupational exposure.
B. Effective Equipment: Protective equipment shall be considered effective only if it does not permit blood or other potentially infectious materials to pass through or reach the employees' clothing, skin, eyes, mouth or other mucous membranes under normal conditions of use for the duration of time that the protective equipment is used.
C. Included Equipment: Personal protective equipment may include the following:
1. Protective gloves;
2. Protective eyewear; i.e., nonprescription glasses, goggles or face shields;
3. Protective masks;
4. Tyvek or similar coveralls or protective apron/gown;
5. Protective boots or other footwear;
6. Protective one-way valve (microshield) for CPR.
D. Penetration Of PPE; Removal Of Equipment: If blood or other infectious materials penetrate your PPE, try to remove the equipment as soon as possible.
E. Valves, Pocket Masks: Protective one-way valves or pocket masks are designed to isolate you from contact with a victim's saliva and body fluids. Always try to avoid unprotected mouth to mouth resuscitation.
F. Protective Gloves: Protective gloves shall be worn when it becomes reasonably anticipated that you may have hand contact with blood or any potentially infectious materials. Since gloves can be torn or punctured, cover any hand cuts with bandages before putting on gloves. Dispose of all torn, punctured or contaminated gloves; never try to wash for reuse. (2019 Compilation)