Other Potentially Infectious Materials

OSHA lists the following as OPIM:

1. These human bodily fluids:
   • Semen
   • Vaginal secretions
   • Cerebrospinal fluid
   • Synovial fluid
   • Pleural fluid
   • Pericardial fluid
   • Peritoneal fluid
   • Amniotic fluid
   • Saliva in dental procedures
   • Any bodily fluid that is visibly contaminated with blood
   • All bodily fluids in situations where it is difficult or impossible to differentiate between body fluids
2. Any loose tissue or organ (other than intact skin) from a living or dead human being
3. Any of the following, if they are known or likely to be infected by HIV, HBV, or HCV:
   • Cell, tissue, or organ cultures from humans or experimental animals
   • Blood, organs, or tissues from humans or experimental animals
   • Culture medium or other solutions (that is, a liquid or gel that supports the growth of microorganisms or cells, such as a petri dish)

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