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BC healthcare stakeholders can also order hard copies of these products by contacting OHSAH, or ordering copies online (per facility limits may be in effect). Please note that OHSAH charges for product orders from out-of-province or non-healthcare organizations. Contact OHSAH for pricing information.

Latex in Healthcare: A Guide to Latex Sensitivity and the Latex Database

This pamphlet provides an overview of latex and latex sensitivities, with a particular focus on the use of latex in healthcare. Please note that although this handbook provides instructions on accessing and using the OHSAH Latex Database, the latex database is no longer available.

Blood and Body Fluid: What you need to know!

Information on blood and body fluid exposure and potential control strategies. An accompanying poster is also available.

Download: BBF-Brochure.pdf

Stay poke- and splash-free

This poster serves as a reminder to remain aware of possible exposures to blood and body fluids in the workplace, and measures workers can take to protect themselves (an accompanying brochure is also available).

Size: 11 x 17 in.
Download: stay-poke-and-splash-free.pdf (full size)

General Hand Washing Procedures

Hand washing is one of the easiest methods to break the cycle of infection. This poster is a useful tool to remind people of the proper method of hand washing.

Size: 11 x 17 in.

PPE Donning Procedure

This handout describes donning PPE for SARS High Risk Exposure situations, as described in the British Columbia SARS Science Committee Guidelines for Acute Management of the Patient with SARS in the Hospital Setting. These requirements are subject to change pending further scientific evidence on SARS transmission. (*This poster can only be downloaded online and cannot be ordered.*)
Size: 8.5 x 14 in.
Download: PPE-Donning Procedure.pdf

PPE Doffing Procedure

This procedure describes doffing PPE for SARS High Risk Exposure situations, as described in the British Columbia SARS Science Committee Guidelines for Acute Management of the Patient with SARS in the Hospital Setting. These requirements are subject to change pending further scientific
evidence on SARS transmission. (*This poster can only be downloaded online and cannot be ordered.*)
Size: 8.5 x 14 in.

General Donning Instructions for N95 Respirators

The instructions in this poster must be followed each time the respirator is worn. Before donning, wash your hands and inspect the respirator to ensure the integrity of the components, including the shell, straps, and metal nose-clip. (*This poster can only be downloaded online and cannot be ordered.*)
Size: 8.5 x 14 in.

General Doffing Instructions for N95 Respirators

There are two methods of respirator doffing. One is specific for respirators that will be disposed of, while the other should be used when the respirator will be reused. Both are described in this poster. (*This poster can only be downloaded online and cannot be ordered.*)
Download: 8.5 x 14 in.

Last Updated: July 4, 2008.