Contract risk profiles
Each contract gets its own profile: what's carried, which tasks can cause exposure, and the PPE each task requires. Read the profile before working a contract.
Risk levels
OSHA bases PPE on the type of exposure and the amount of blood or OPIM expected for each task. LabLatch uses three levels.
| Level | What it means | Minimum PPE |
|---|---|---|
| Low | Only sealed, intact outer packages are handled. Contact with specimens is not expected. | Gloves on hand; worn for any damaged package |
| Moderate | Courier loads primary containers into bags or coolers, or packaging is inconsistent. Leaks are possible. | Gloves worn for all handling; eye protection during loading |
| Elevated | Courier handles unpackaged specimens, sharps or waste, or spills are likely. | Gloves, eye protection, mask, apron; sharps container at hand |
Active contracts
No active contracts yet. Copy the template below for each new contract before the first run.
Example profile
An illustration of a completed profile. The client is fictional.
What's carried: blood tubes and urine cups in sealed UN3373 packaging, packed by clinic staff. Refrigerated 2–8 °C.
| Task | Anticipated exposure | Level | Required PPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receive sealed packages at front desk | None expected; outer packaging only | Low | Gloves on hand |
| Place packages in cooler, secure in vehicle | None expected | Low | Gloves on hand |
| Damaged or wet package found | Possible contact with blood or urine | Moderate | Gloves (two pairs), eye protection; bag it, call dispatch |
| Tube breaks inside cooler | Blood, broken glass | Elevated | Full spill PPE, tongs, sharps container |
Client contact for incidents: lab supervisor (name and phone kept in the driver app). Special notes: clinic packs coolers; courier does not handle primary tubes.
Blank template
Copy this for each new contract and fill it in with the client before the first run.
- What's carried: [specimen types, volumes, temperature]
- Who packages it: [client staff / courier]
- Sharps or waste involved: [yes / no, details]
- Client incident contact: [name, phone]
- Client-specific rules: [entrances, hours, sign-in, restricted areas]
| Task | Anticipated exposure | Level | Required PPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| [task] | [what could be contacted, how much] | [level] | [PPE] |
| [task] | […] | [level] | [PPE] |