Procedure in the event of exposure to biological fluids
In the event of an injury or mucous splash involving blood or another biological fluid, it is important to assess the situation as quickly as possible, so that the appropriate preventive measures can be taken.
Exposure to biological fluids
Exposure to blood or a biological fluid is considered to have occurred in the event of:
- Cutaneous injury by puncture, cut or bite with contact of blood or biological fluid
- Projection onto a mucous membrane (eyes, mouth) with blood or another biological fluid
- Contact with blood or other biological fluid on broken or damaged skin(wound, abrasion, dermatitis)
Remember: contact with biological fluid on healthy skin, without injury does not present a risk.
Procedures in the event of exposure
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Download the general procedure (256KB, .pdf)
For all UNIL staff (excluding laboratory and animal care staff and first-aiders)
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Download the special procedure (230KB, .pdf)
For laboratory and animal care staff and first-aiders