Bloodborne Pathogens

Though nobody wants to talk about it, Bloodborne Pathogens are extremely serious and can lead to a myriad of problems like illness/injury and litigation if not handled appropriately. To keep workers safe, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has developed standards around Bloodborne Pathogens. This course seeks to simplify information around the hazards and proper handling of bloodborne pathogens.

Without utilizing appropriate safeguard measures, a bloodborne pathogens exposure can result in illness, litigation, and other serious consequences. The course provides an overview on bloodborne pathogens, discusses the importance of an exposure plan, routes of entry, critical precautions everyone must take, disposal and infection of contaminated materials, and the methods by which an organization should respond to an exposure.

Use this course to ensure team members understand how to prevent an exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

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

This course is primarily geared toward anyone in an organization who is at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

• Bloodborne Pathogens Overview
• The Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
• Routes Of Entry
• Universal Precautions
• Disposal And Disinfection Of Contaminated Materials
• Responding To An Exposure

• Bloodborne Pathogens In Industrial Facilities: HIV And Hepatitis
• Bloodborne Pathogens In Industrial Facilities: Infection And The Exposure Control Plan
• Bloodborne Pathogens In Industrial Facilities: Methods Of Exposure Control