OSHA defines bloodborne pathogens as pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. Those pathogens that fall into this classification include, but are not limited to: hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It is important to note that hazardous biological agents such as bloodborne pathogens have the ability to replicate. Therefore, there is no safe level defined for a bloodborne pathogen, in contrast to hazardous chemical agents in the workplace.  Universal precautions shall be observed to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials.  Under circumstances in which differentiation between body fluid types is difficult or impossible, all body fluids shall be considered potentially infectious materials... Employers shall provide handwashing facilities which are readily accessible to employees. When provision of handwashing facilities is not feasible, the employer shall provide either an appropriate antiseptic hand cleanser in conjunction with clean cloth/paper towels or antiseptic towelettes.  When antiseptic hand cleansers are used, hands shall be washed with soap and running water as soon as feasible.  Employers shall ensure that employees wash their hands immediately or as soon as feasible after removal of gloves or other personal protective equipment... Contaminated needles and other contaminated sharps shall not be bent, recapped, or removed. Immediately or as soon as possible after use, contaminated sharps shall be placed in appropriate containers that shall be puncture resistant, labeled, or color-coded in accordance with this standard, leakproof, puncture-proof, and closed for storage and shipping in accordance with this standard...When there is occupational exposure, the employer shall provide, at no cost to the employee, and assure that the employee uses, appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, gloves, gowns, laboratory coats, face shields or masks and eye protection, and mouthpieces, resuscitation bags, pocket masks, or other ventilation devices.  Personal protective equipment will be considered "appropriate" only if it does not permit blood or other potentially infectious materials to pass through to or reach the employee's work clothes, street clothes, undergarments, skin, eye, mouth, or other mucous membranes under normal conditions of use and for the duration of time which the protective equipment will be used.