Description
Bloodborne Pathogens Reason for Learning OSHA estimates that 8 million workers in the healthcare industry and related occupations are at risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, (OPIM), puts you at risk for serious illness or death. The viruses of main concern are the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV). Core Learning Objectives This bloodborne pathogens training program will provide students with the essential knowledge necessary to help reduce or eliminate the occupational risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. The goal of the course is to help students understand the risks and develop behaviors that will help protect them when they are exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials.
Objectives
Upon completion of this training program, a student will be able to:
1. Explain the epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne diseases; (1910.1030(g) (2)(vii) (B);
2. Explain the modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens; 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(C);
3. Explain the employer's exposure control plan and how to obtain a copy of the written plan; 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(D); 4. Recognize tasks and activities that may involve exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials; 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(E); 5. Explain the use and limitations of methods that will prevent or reduce exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials, including engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment; 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(F); 6. Describe the types, proper use, location, removal, handling, decontamination, and disposal of personal protective equipment; 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(G); 7. Explain how to select personal protective equipment; 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(H); 8. Describe the efficacy, safety, method of administration of the hepatitis B vaccine, and recognize the benefits of being vaccinated free of charge; 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(I); 9. Recognize the appropriate actions to take and persons to contact in an emergency involving blood or other potentially infectious materials; 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(J); 10. Explain the procedure to follow if an exposure incident occurs, including the method of reporting the incident and the medical follow-up that will be made available; 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(K); 11. Describe the required post-exposure evaluation and follow-up after an exposure incident; 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(L); 12. Describe the required signs and labels and/or color coding; 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(M); 13. Recognize an opportunity for interactive questions and answers with the knowledgable person conducting the workplace training session; 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(N); 1910.1030(g)(2)(viii). Note: the applicable BBP standard reference number is in parentheses next to each objective.
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate OSHA NEW
Learning Credits
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