Bloodborne Pathogens General Awareness

Diseases caused by bloodborne pathogens can be serious. It is crucial for workers to know how to prevent their risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. This training focuses on the importance of understanding what bloodborne pathogens are and how to protect oneself.

This training video goes over OSHA’s basic protection guidelines. Washing hands, and using a barrier are basic information given to any person who may come into contact with a bloodborne pathogen at work. This course demonstrates routes of entry, universal precautions, the use of personal protective equipment, safe work practices, reporting and follow up for exposure incidents.

Prepare your employees to protect themselves from exposure to diseases such as HIV or hepatitis. Accidents can occur at any time, and people want to help if someone is injured. This course shows employees how to safely act when at risk for a bloodborne pathogens exposure.

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

All workers

• Introduction
• Three Most Common Bloodborne Pathogens
• OSHA Requirements
• Route of Entry
• Universal Precautions
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Safe Work Practices
• Reporting and Follow Up
• Conclusion

• Bloodborne Pathogens In Industrial Facilities: Personal Protection And Vaccination
• Bloodborne Pathogens In Industrial Facilities: Housekeeping And Regulated Waste
• Bloodborne Pathogens In Industrial Facilities: Accidental Exposure Procedures