Spill Kit: Body Fluids
Bodily fluid spillages present a genuine infection risk - and a slow or incorrect response can turn a manageable incident into a serious health hazard for staff, visitors and the wider environment. This CPD-accredited course covers what a bodily fluid spill kit contains, when and how to use it, and the steps required to contain and clean up a spillage safely in line with workplace procedures and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002. Completed entirely online, it is suitable for anyone working in an environment where exposure to bodily fluids is possible.
• Spill kits
The contents of a bodily fluid spill kit — including PPE, absorbent materials, waste bags and drain-sealing materials — what each component is used for and how to check that a kit is complete and ready for use.
• Dealing with a spill
The step-by-step procedure for safely containing and cleaning up a bodily fluid spillage, including donning PPE correctly, preventing contamination from spreading, disposing of waste in line with COSHH requirements and following workplace policy throughout.
• Assessment
Online knowledge checks completed throughout the course.
Online e-learning course, CPD accredited. Delivered with practical guidance on spill kit use, hazard prevention and workplace procedures. Allows completion at the learner's own pace.
Employees working in care, education or any environment where contact with bodily fluids is possible, including cleaning staff, healthcare support workers and anyone responsible for managing spillage incidents.
No prerequisites required.