When cleaning up a work area you feel a sharp burning sensation in your hand and find that you have been cut by a contaminated sharp. What should you do?Wash the cut with soap and water but AVOID reporting the incident as an exposure.Wash the cut with soap and water and report the incident as an exposure immediately.Delay medical attention but report an exposure to your employer.Seek immediate medical attention but AVOID reporting the incident until evaluated.
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When cleaning up a work area you feel a sharp burning sensation in your hand and find that you have been cut by a contaminated sharp. What should you do?Wash the cut with soap and water but AVOID reporting the incident as an exposure.Wash the cut with soap and water and report the incident as an exposure immediately.Delay medical attention but report an exposure to your employer.Seek immediate medical attention but AVOID reporting the incident until evaluated.
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Wash the cut with soap and water and report the incident as an exposure immediately.
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