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II.Blood or Vomit

There is no well-documented evidence that the bloodborne pathogens, e.g. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) or Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), are likely to be transmitted to swimmers from a blood spill in a pool. However, pathogens such as noroviruses (Norwalk-like viruses) are likely to be spread by vomitus. The following procedures are recommended for disinfecting the pool after blood, body fluid or vomitus contamination [28]:

  • The   pool   should   be   temporarily   cleared   and   the contamination dispersed until there is no further trace.
  • Wear appropriate PPE before cleaning up the spillage.
  • For blood, it should not be washed into poolside drains.
  • Cleanse  the  visible  matters  with  disposable  absorbent material.
  • For blood spillage, mop the area with cloth or paper towels soaked with 1 in 4 diluted household bleach (5.25%) solution and leave for 10 minutes before rinsing with water; for body fluids or vomitus, mop the are with cloth or paper towels soaked with 1 in 49 diluted household bleach (5.25%) solution and leave for 15-30 minutes before rinsing with water.
  • Test the disinfectant levels (i.e., Chlorine level) and water quality to ensure it is satisfactory before allowing people to swim.

 
 
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