This course provides comprehensive training on understanding, preventing, and responding to bloodborne pathogen risks in commercial and industrial environments. Participants will gain critical knowledge about the transmission of bloodborne diseases, OSHA regulations, and effective workplace practices to minimize exposure. The course emphasizes proactive safety measures, the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and emergency response protocols in case of accidental exposure.
Key Highlights:
- Overview of common bloodborne pathogens, including HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.
- Modes of transmission and potential exposure risks in non-healthcare settings.
- OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and the role of Exposure Control Plans.
- Implementation of standard precautions, engineering controls, and safe work practices.
- Proper use, handling, and disposal of personal protective equipment and contaminated materials.
- Procedures for managing exposure incidents, including post-exposure evaluation and follow-up.
By the end of the course, you will have learned:
- How to identify potential exposure risks in commercial and industrial settings.
- Best practices for preventing contact with bloodborne pathogens through safe work habits and PPE use.
- The importance and application of OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
- Steps to take immediately following exposure to potentially infectious materials.
- How to support a safer workplace through effective housekeeping, waste management, and incident reporting.