PI-WIKI-BIO-07 · Biosecurity · reviewed 2026-10-27
Infection Control, Bloodborne Pathogens
Critical numbers
HBV surface survivalUp to 7 days (dried blood, room temp)
HCV surface survivalUp to 6 weeks (dried blood, room temp)
HIV surface survival< 24 hours (drying causes 90–99% reduction)
Needlestick risk: HBV6–30% per exposure (unvaccinated)
Needlestick risk: HCV~1.8% per exposure
Needlestick risk: HIV~0.3% per exposure
Hand wash minimum duration20 seconds with soap and water
Glove standardASTM D6319 (nitrile), min 0.1mm thickness
Eye protection standardANSI Z87.1 (USA) / EN 166 (EU)
Disinfectant level requiredEPA-registered tuberculocidal (USA) / EN 14476 virucidal (EU)
Sharps container standardFDA-cleared (USA) / EN ISO 23907-1 (EU)
Hepatitis B vaccination3-dose series, 0, 1, 6 months
Do not
- Not changing gloves between non-sterile contact
- Barriers applied after setup is contaminated
- Disinfectant contact time not respected
- Sharing ink wells between clients
- Recap by hand or two-handed recap
- Overfilling sharps containers
Applicable standards
- European Union & UK — EU Directive 2010/32/EU
- United States — OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030, Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
- ASEAN & Asia-Pacific — Thailand