Masks and protective eyewear are required when there is a risk of splashing from what?

• A. Exposure to airborne viruses
• B. Non-splash environments
• C. When mask use is mandated by policy
• D. Risk of splashing blood or bodily fluids

Answer: (D)

Protective masks and eyewear are used when there is a risk that blood or bodily fluids could splash onto the face. This PPE shields the nose, mouth, and eyes from potentially infectious material, reducing the chance of transmission through droplets or splashes. In situations without splash risk, or when the exposure is primarily to airborne hazards, different protections may be needed, and merely wearing a mask isn’t automatically required. The key idea is matching the protective gear to the specific exposure risk, and splashes of blood or bodily fluids clearly call for both a mask and eye protection.