STEP-BY-STEP

Get help as a SF employee after a needlestick, blood, or body fluid exposure

Occupational Health Service (OHS) runs the Blood and Body Fluid Exposure Hotline for City and County of San Francisco (CCSF) employees.

Read the steps to take after a needlestick, splash, or other body fluid exposure. Available to City and County of San Francisco employees, students, and UCSF staff/students exposed at any city location.

1

Clean area

Wash skin with soap and water.

Wash eyes, nose, or mouth with normal saline.

2

Call the hotline

415-469-4411

Available 24-7

For immediate assistance during OHS’ regular hours, please call 628-206-6581

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3

Notify

Tell your supervisor about the exposure

Blood & Body Fluid Exposure FAQ