OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens I
Course Details:
- Category: OSHA Compliance
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Target Audience: Any Employee that may encounter bloodborne pathogens or any OPIM.
Course Overview: Pursuant to federal law all providers and
health care employees need to complete annual OSHA training, including
bloodborne pathogens training. OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires
practices to develop a written Exposure Control Plan, establish training
programs to alert employees to the dangers of bloodborne pathogens, and the
required recordkeeping.
Training Includes:
- Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
- Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan
- Identifying at Risk Employees
- Training Employees on Protection Measures
- How to Reduce Exposure Risks
- Documentation in Case of Exposure
- Biohazard Label and Signs
- Exposure Risks to Bloodborne Pathogens
- Steps for Exposure Incidents and Follow-Up
- Identifying, Assessing, and Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Guidelines for Selecting the Appropriate PPE
- Gloves
- Masks
- Eye Protection
- Barrier Garments
- Gowns
- BioSafety Levels and Cabinet (BSC)
- Universal Precautions
- Workplace Practice Controls
- Engineering Controls
- Hepatitis B Virus and Vaccination Information
- Hepatitis C Virus
- Immunization Program
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Proper Housekeeping and Laundry Procedures
- Handling and Transporting Infected Equipment
- Disinfection, Sterilization, and Autoclave Procedures