Which of the following activities does OSHA prohibit medical personnel from doing in a room where potentially infectious materials are present?

A. Replacing the 10% bleach solution used to disinfect the surfaces
B. Washing your hands
C. Filling the paper towel rack
D. Chewing gum and applying cosmetics
E. Performing office laboratory tests


D. Chewing gum and applying cosmetics
OSHA regulations prohibit medical personnel from eating, drinking, smoking, chewing gum, applying cosmetics, handling contact lenses, chewing pencils or pens, and rubbing their eyes in a room where potentially infectious materials are present.

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