Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Risks and Requirements

Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Risks and Requirements

Course Length: 15 Minutes English/17 Minutes Spanish

Video Runtime: 14:01 English/15:45 Spanish

Overview: Exposure to bloodborne pathogens can happen in the workplace. When employees know how to protect themselves, they can lessen the risks.

Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms that live in a person's blood. They can cause serious diseases like hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, AIDS, malaria, and Ebola. Thousands of new cases are reported each year in the United States. Many cases are work related.

Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Risks and Requirements is designed to help learners understand the risks involved with occupational exposure and the requirements in place to keep them safe.

Construction-related training points are covered within this training.

NOTE: This training is offered as a part of a more comprehensive curriculum on this topic. See the description for the Bloodborne Pathogens Training Curriculum for additional information.

Objectives:

After completing this training, learners will be able to:

• Explain what bloodborne pathogens are
• Discuss some of the diseases caused by bloodborne pathogens
• Describe ways bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted
• Explain the occupational exposure concept
• Identify the core OSHA regulations relating to bloodborne pathogens
• Discuss the importance of bloodborne pathogens training

Outline:

Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Risks and Requirements covers the following topics:

Introduction

• Navigation
• Introduction
• What You'll Learn

Risks

• Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Blood and Other Potentially Infectious Materials
• Bloodborne Diseases
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Other Diseases
• Transmission of Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Modes of Transmission
  • Direct and Indirect Contact
• Who is at Risk?
  • Occupational Exposure

OSHA Requirements

• Related Laws and Regulations
  • OSHA
  • General Duty Clause
  • General Industry and Shipyards
  • Construction
• Required OSHA Training
  • Purpose of Training
  • General Industry and Shipyards
  • Construction

Conclusion

• Summary

Regulations Covered: 29 CFR 1910.1030

Copyright Date: 2023

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