liver infection caused by a virus that is transmitted by blood, semen, or another body fluid from an infected person.

to clean something (eg. work area, equipment) using chemicals that kill pathogens but not their spores.

agency of the government that oversees and regulates worker safety.

documents containing necessary information regarding chemicals in the work environment.

the complete removal of microorganisms and their spores from the surface of an object.

a medical device consisting of a tube and optical system for observing the inside of a hollow organ cavity, or tissue plane.

infections acquired in a health care setting.

infections acquired in hospitals and other health care facilities.

a technique for destroying pathogens and their spores on inanimate objects, using heat, water, chemicals , or gases.

barrier equipment used to prevent exposure to blood and other body fluids (gloves, goggles, masks).

a puncture-proof container designed specifically to safely dispose of needles, scalpels, and other sharp disposable medical instruments.

an instrument that sterilizes equipment and supplies by subjecting them to high pressure saturated steam.

a biological or chemical substance that is dangerous to human beings and the environment.

any nonliving object or substance capable of carrying infectious organisms.

reducing the number of microorganisms by removing debris with soap and water prior to disinfecting.

a living thing that carries pathogens.

combines previous Universal Precautions with Body Substance Isolation (BSI) practices by requiring barriers for all body substances except sweat . The CDC created the guidelines in an effort to reduce the risk of transmission of bloodborne and other pathogens in the hospital and other health care settings.

provides safety guidelines for medical offices and facilities.

a retrovirus that invades and inactivates helper -cells of the immune system and is a cause of AIDS and AIDS-related complexes.

disease-causing micro-organism.