Posted By Phillipe I would like some feedback please with regard to cleaning up of bodily fluids from the floors, walls, ceilings (you never know!), etc. Where any of you employ cleaners (contract type) is it written in their contracts that this is part of the job? What type of kit is provided to do the job? Have you risk assessed it? Type of fluids I am referring to would be the usual type of fluids a body can secrete, I don't think anymore needs to be said. Mainly talking about children, unwell adults, the usual thing. I'll take it for granted that a full rubber body suited with gauntlets, boots and a respirator need to be worn !

Posted By John Cook Phillipe We have assesed under COSHH and take the necessary precautions. We provide specific certificated training to nominated individuals. PPE used is dependant upon whether or not it is classed a sa major or minor spill, type of fluid/ excretion etc. Full audit trail in place as well. All kit is generally single use. All waste disposed of as biohazrd waste.

Posted By Gary Smith Phillipe I work for the Prison Service & (unfortunately) we have to deal with this type of thing on a regular basis. I have recently introduced training & local procedures / Policy on how to manage these issues, & I'd be glad to forward details to you if you drop me a line. Gary

Posted By Rob T Don't forget to ensure that these people have had Hepatitis B inoculations in particular. You may also have to consider a regime for regular testing of the employees for Hep C and HIV (unfortunately no inoculations available as I'm sure you know) if there has been a breach in any item of PPE. Hep B and C contagions can stay live and be inhaled or pass through mucous membranes (including eyes) for days (if not longer) after an event - there are various ideas about how long HIV can stay live but on a good authority I have been told up to a week.