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Occupational Post-Exposure Prophylaxis and Its Reporting Occupational exposure refers to contact of a worker with potentially infectious blood, body fluids, tissues, or other materials during the performance of professional duties. Healthcare workers, laboratory personnel, cleaners, waste handlers, emergency personnel, and other workers may be exposed to infections through needle-stick injuries, cuts, splashes to the eyes or mouth, or contact of infectious material with damaged skin. Such exposure can place workers at risk of infections such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV). Occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is an important component of worker safety because it provides timely medical intervention after an exposure and reduces the possibility of infection. At the same time, proper reporting of exposure is essential for protecting the affected worker, improving patient safety, identifying unsafe practices, and preventing similar incidents. Occupational PEP is the administration of preventive treatment after a worker has been exposed to an infectious agent in the workplace. It is particularly important following occupational exposure to HIV and hepatitis B. The effectiveness of PEP depends greatly on rapid assessment and timely initiation of appropriate measures. PEP should therefore be treated as an emergency rather than as a routine administrative procedure. The worker should immediately report the exposure and seek medical evaluation according to the healthcare facility's occupational-exposure protocol. The first step following an occupational exposure is immediate first aid. If the skin has been punctured or cut, the affected area should be washed thoroughly with soap and running water. The wound should not be squeezed aggressively or treated with harsh chemicals. If blood or potentially infectious material enters the eyes, they should be gently flushed with clean water or saline. If exposure occurs in the mouth, the worker should rinse thoroughly with water. These measures help remove contaminants and reduce the potential risk of infection. Immediate reporting should follow first aid, even if the exposure appears minor. The next step is prompt risk assessment. A trained healthcare professional should
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