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• This includes blood, faeces, vomit, urine and pus, all of which may contain disease causing micro-organisms
• Hazardous to health and need to follow COSHH Regulations
• Responsibility of all staff to act promptly when encountering such spills.
Follow local policy and ensure only those authorised to do so tackle the spill
• General best practice includes:
• Use a spillage kit if available
• Cordon off area and deal with spillage ASAP
• Use PPE equipment
• Follow correct cleaning procedure according to Public Health England
• All waste generated is clinical waste