blood in the gym – what do we do?

Recently a group of coaches discussed how to deal with blood and other bodily fluids in the gym.

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There is some small risk to others.

Most of the coaches felt that a senior first aid responder should clear the area, put on protective gloves and thoroughly disinfect the affected equipment.

I’ve heard stories of even stricter policies and procedures in the USA.

Other gyms are less cautious in how they deal with blood, for example.

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