Standard Operating Procedure for Blood Removal & Blood Spill Cleanup

Never would it cross out minds that a minor blood spill could be hazardous to our health and requires immediate blood cleanup. Although debatable that we essentially need blood to survive hence it can not cause any harm to our body, it is not completely true. Once the blood has left our body it becomes a very strong carrier of very dangerous germs which can cause diseases. Apart from the health risk, any blood spill left as is can cause decomposition and a foul smell which can require professional assistance to get rid of.

Standard Operating Procedure for Cleanup of blood spills

This is part of the suicide cleanup team as they require professionals who can deal with the excessive blood spill and help find any traces of evidence.

The first thing they are required to carry out is have protective equipment, they must cleanup and have latex gloves to avoid any skin contact with the spill. For larger spills, individuals are expected to cover their entire body including the face and other part of the body.

The second step is to be prepared with the spill kit equipment; they include basic bleach solutions, gloves, biohazard labels, clear plastic bag, disinfectant wipes, leak proof sharps containers and brush, dustpans and tongs for picking up sharps.

The third step which needs to be carried out is to decontaminate the spill area. The spill area should be covered with a paper towel and then a mixture of bleach and water should be poured all over it, once it soaks in completely then scrub with a brush till the stains fade away.

The fourth step to carry out is to properly dispose off the bleach materials, gloves and other materials into a labeled bio hazard cleaning bag and properly disposed.

The fifth step is optional if used any reusable equipment. The equipment must be decontaminated with the bleach solution and then use fresh water to remove bleach residue from the equipment.

The sixth and last step again involves in taking precautionary measures and requires one to wash their hands and disinfect them to reduce the chances of any germ transfer.

Biohazard exposure

If exposed to any biohazard material which was not decontaminated with the bleach solution then the following steps should be immediately followed out:

If exposed to the skin, one must wash vigorously with plenty of soap and water and remove all contaminated clothing and shoes. If exposed to the eye, one must wash their eyes for at least 10 minutes with fresh water and moving their eye around, allowing the water to cleanse properly.

However if one feels the following are not enough then they can seek for medical attention.