9.3.3 Animal Bites/Exposures
- Control any bleeding, then thoroughly wash the area with soap and water.
- Employees are encouraged to seek medical treatment and council with an Occupation Medicine physician for animal bites.
- For dog and cat bites, notify RAR (612-624-9100) so the animal can be quarantined for rabies surveillance.
- For nonhuman primate bites, scratches, or exposure of mucous membranes to primate body fluids, always seek medical attention. Refer to the HSRM BOHD Guide for Exposure from Nonhuman Primates for more information.