Bloodborne Pathogens Online Training

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This course educates workers on bloodborne pathogens, hazardous waste, needle, & sharps disposal, and response to workplace hazard exposure, focusing on those at risk.

In-line with OSHA Construction, Maritime, & General Industry standards
Covers bloodborne pathogens, sharps disposal, & medical first aid
Flexible, 100% online course
Downloadable certificate included

Duration: 1.5 Hour(s)

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About this Course

Our online version of the Bloodborne Pathogens Safety Training course satisfies the criteria for classroom instruction and is consistent with current regulations. The sections in this course include case studies, post-exposure care, transmission, precautions, and more. This course will teach you how bloodborne diseases spread, how to protect yourself from exposure, and what to do if you come into contact with infected material.

This training course includes practice quiz questions for the course's final written test, which employers can use to conduct the mandatory bloodborne pathogens exam.

What Standards Does This Course Cover?

Our Bloodborne Pathogens training meets the following OSHA standards and standards for air medical service carriers operating under Part 135 and Part 91.

OSHA 29 CFR 1910 – General Industry
- 29 CFR 1910.1030 – Bloodborne Pathogens
  29 CFR 1910.1030(d) – Disposal of Sharps, Hazardous Waste
- 29 CFR 1910.151 – Medical Services and First Aid
OSHA 29 CFR 1926 – Construction Industry
- 29 CFR 1926.20 – General Safety and Health Provisions, Training
- 29 CFR 1926.21(b)2 – Training, Education, Hazard Recognition
OSHA 29 CFR 1915 – Shipyards
- 29 CFR 1915.1030 – Toxic, Hazardous Substances, Exposure
OSH Act of 1970, 5(a)(1) – General Clause

Outline

Topics Covered

Bloodborne illnesses
Transmission modes
Precautions
Post-exposure care
Personal protective equipment
Safe Workplace Practices
Labels, signs, and color-coding
Emergency Procedures
Vaccinations
Case studies
And more!

What You’ll Learn

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Understand OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard's general requirements
Develop and implement an Exposure Management Plan
Determine exposure and classifying jobs
Control strategies, PPE, and incidents involving housekeeping exposure
Know requirements for worker training
Choose the relevant OSHA rules for a given danger
List the components of a documented exposure control strategy
Determine the basic standards of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard as outlined by OSHA

FAQs

How Long Will It Take to Complete the Course?

Because everyone learns and progresses at different speeds, the amount of time you spend taking this training will vary. However, the estimated time for this training is 60 – 90 min.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is designed for healthcare workers, emergency responders, school and day care staff cleaning and janitorial workers, tattoo artists, and anyone else who works with or around potentially infectious materials.

Does This Course Meet OSHA Requirements?

This course is aligned with OSHA standard training requirements to cover:

29 CFR 1910.1030 – Bloodborne Pathogens
29 CFR 1910.151 – Medical Services and First Aid
29 CFR 1915.1030 – Toxic, Hazardous Substances, Exposure
29 CFR 1910.1030(d) – Disposal of Sharps, Hazardous Waste
29 CFR 1926.20 – General Safety and Health Provisions, Training
29 CFR 1926.21(b)2 – Training, Education, Hazard Recognition
OSH Act of 1970, 5(a)(1) – General Clause

What Are Bloodborne Pathogens?

Pathogens, infectious microorganisms like bacteria or viruses, can cause life-threatening diseases and damage host health. They pose a severe health risk to employees in environments with higher exposure, similar to parasites. Bloodborne pathogens (BBPs) are pathogens found in the human bloodstream, transmitted through contact or exposure to infected blood. Other bodily fluids can also potentially transmit BBPs, depending on the pathogen's characteristics.

OSHA's bloodborne pathogens standards mention three common types of bloodborne pathogens, out of approximately 20 types. These three are Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

Bloodborne pathogens pose a significant public health threat, with 3 million annual exposures in the US. Accidental cuts in work settings often lead to blood-to-blood contact, causing infections when an employee accidentally cuts and comes into contact with infected blood.