Resources

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
800 321-OSHA (6742)
http://osha.bloodbornepathogens.us/

To report unsafe working conditions or safety/health violations to OSHA, contact
800-321-OSHA (6742)
TTY 877 889 5627

For questions about appropriate medical treatment for occupational exposures, assistance is available from the Clinicians Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Line at:
1-888-448-4911
http://www.nccc.ucsf.edu/External

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