Course Overview for: Bloodborne Pathogens as per 29 CFR 1910.1030-Online Special GSA Pricing

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Duration: 2-4 Hours

Prerequisites: None

Completion Requirements: Students will be allowed to proceed at their own pace in this interactive, on-line training  program. Students must pass a graded final exam with a score of 70% or better.

Who should take this course: With increase of the likelihood of transmission of a bloodborne diseases in today's workplace many positions that would have never given a thought to taking this type of training are now required. Bloodborne Pathogens training is required for employees such as housekeepers, lab tech, nurses, physicians, maintenance personnel or any other employee who may come in contact with infections materials, blood or bloodborne diseases.

Objectives: Per OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), the purpose of this course is to ensure awareness and promote safety among employees who may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens. The objective is to ensure that employees operate in the safest possible manner in situations where contact with potentially infectious materials is likely.

At the conclusion of this module, students will:

  • Understand bloodborne pathogens and how they are spread
  • Learn the importance of the Exposure Control Plan
  • Incorporate the knowledge of what to do in case of accidental exposure
  • Use appropriate safety methods and work practice controls
  • Recognize signs and labels that are used to alert personnel of danger involving infectious material

Course Overview: Through appropriate training and awareness, lives can be saved and needless injuries to personnel can be avoided. This training includes information on the prevention, transmission and recording of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. It includes information intended for all employees that are at risk for accidental exposure.

The assumptions concerning various pathogens are described:

  • Methods of transmission for hepatitis virus (HBV or HCV) are similar to those of HIV,
  • the potential for hepatitis virus is greater than for HIV,
  • there is more experience relating to controlling transmission of hepatitis in the workplace,
  • therefore, general practices to prevent the transmission of hepatitis will reduce the risk for transmission of HIV.
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Course Outline

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)
Activities and Practices Associated with Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens
Classes of Blood and Body Fluid Exposures
Video: An Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens

Chapter 2 - Worksite Responsibility
OSHA Act
Employees Covered by 29 CFR 1910.1030(a)
Examples and Exceptions

Chapter 3 - Exposure Control Plan
Model Exposure Control Plan

Chapter 4 - Employee Information & Training
Video: The Importance of Annual Retraining
Initial and Annual Training
Training Details

Chapter 5 - Universal Precautions
Methods of Compliance
Universal Blood and Body Fluid Precautions

Chapter 6 - Engineering Controls
Needles
Sharps
Handling Sharps
Examples and Minimum Requirements

Chapter 7 - Work Practice Controls
Cleaning Procedures
Hand-washing
Video: Importance of Hand-washing
Storage, Transport, and Shipping

Chapter 8 - Personal Protective Equipment
Examples of PPE
Protecting Your Hands
Eye Protection
Lab Coats and Coverings

Chapter 9 - Housekeeping
Decontamination, Disinfect ion, Sterilization
Cleaning Equipment
Cleaning Products Registered with EPA
Disposal of Regulated Waste

Chapter 10 - Exposure, Evaluation and Follow-up
Video: Reducing the Risk of exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens
Exposure Procedures
Which Pathogens?
Table of Information
Modes of Transmission
Emergency and Public Safety Workers

Chapter 11 - Recording Incidents and Record-keeping
Recording Incidents
Record-keeping

Chapter 12 - Inspections
Compliance to OSHA Regulations
Compliance Safety and Health Officer

 
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