universal precautions attempt to prevent infectious diseases from being spread from the victim to the good samaritan and vise versa

by using standard infection control practices. This includes wearing gloves, using protective barriers such as face masks and goggles, properly disposing of contaminated materials, and practicing good hygiene such as washing hands regularly. These precautions are based on the assumption that all bodily fluids and substances have the potential to be infectious, and should be treated as such to prevent transmission of diseases.