reducing opportunities of coming in contact with infected blood;
not sharing any injecting equipment;not sharing any personal toiletry items such as razors, toothbrushes, nail clippers or other items able to puncture the skin;
keeping a first aid kit including latex gloves at home and in the car;
cleaning and covering any abrasions, cuts or wounds with a waterproof dressing;
cleaning up blood spills as soon as possible using paper towels and soapy water or full strength bleach;
placing all bloodstained items (eg. used dressings, tampons or sanitary pads), into a plastic bag and placing them in a rubbish bin.
