The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Human Resources

Accidental exposed to blood or body fluids?

Healthcare workers are at risk for accidental needlesticks, splashes, and other exposures to blood or body fluids.  If an exposure to blood or body fluids occurs, the employee should report it as soon as possible to Employee Health

  • Hours: Monday - Friday between 7am-5pm   
  • Contact Number 205-934-3675
  • After hours call 934-3411 
  • Asking them to page the person on call for the Needlestick Team.

Please read the Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan for more information.

By Francesca Collins | Modified on: Mon, 7 Aug, 2023 at 4:26 PM
The information in this article has been verified as up-to-date on the date of publication. All information is for general purposes only and not intended to address the specific circumstances of any particular individual. For specific questions or support, contact us at humanresources@uab.edu.

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