There is a need for trained people who can respond to emergencies. There is a need for trained people who can respond to emergencies. People must use caution at the scene of an emergency to avoid exposure to hazards. Besides safety considerations such as confronting fire, poisonous fumes, and downed electrical wires, people must consider the risk of disease transmission if there is possible exposure to body fluids. It is important that People make sure that their employers supply them with adequate protective barriers at the worksite and that they know how to use them correctly.
People give first aid in ways that protect themselves and the victim from disease transmission.
Washing hands thoroughly with soap and water after removing gloves is very important. American Red Cross. Emergency Response . DeVita, V., Jr., et al., eds. Etiology, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention , 4th ed. 1997.