The Exposure Control Line for City of Portland Employees* has changed. Please take note it is
503-823-1440
Only the following exposures need to be reported to the Exposure Control Line:
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Contaminated needle sticks
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Contact with blood or body fluids with blood in them to your non-intact skin
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Contact with blood or body fluids with blood in them to mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, or mouth
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Exposure to confirmed cases of bacterial meningitis, active tuberculosis, or other infectious airborne disease.
In the event of a bloodborne exposure, the exposed employee will:
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Provide immediate care to the exposure site
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Wash wounds and skin with soap and water if available, or appropriate disinfectant
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Flush mucous membranes with water
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If blood is in mouth, rinse and spit several times
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Collect contact information about the “Source” if known
NOTE: Other health issues and concerns such as: request for vaccine records, vaccines, or flu shots; animal bites, shingles, MRSA, inhalation of chemicals, rash, fever, scabies, lice, bedbugs, spider bites, food poisoning, diarrhea and health information in general should be directed to:
Occupational Health· Infectious Disease
Program Office (Nurse)
503-823-5238
*Fire Bureau Staff should follow their EMS memo
Resources regarding the Bloodborne pathogen prgoram