January 2013
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2013-123
Use Personal Protective Equipment (Correctional Staff)
Wear gloves
- During pat downs.
- When handling wet or soiled laundry.
- If you might come into contact with skin or body fluids.
- After removing gloves, wash your hands or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Other personal protective equipment
- If sprays or splashes of body fluids are likely, use masks, face/eye protection, and gowns.
Use Personal Protective Equipment (Correctional Staff) [PDF - 7,746 KB]
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