The report provides information with reference to current policies, procedures, and scientific literature on:
- the risk of accidental occupational exposure to HBV, HCV, and HIV;
- post-exposure protocols and treatment;
- testing technologies and procedures;
- benefits to the exposed worker of information about the source person’s serological status, risk factors, and medical history;
- harms of compulsory testing to the source person;
- positions of professional associations or unions on the management of occupational exposure, including testing the source person;
- improved prevention and management of accidental occupational exposure; and
- steps that could be taken to encourage voluntary informed consent to testing by source persons