Bloodborne diseases are a serious concern in health care facilities. "Hepatitis B" infects over 70,000 people annually, and has over one million "carriers" in the U.S. The HIV virus, which usually leads to AIDS, currently infects millions of people. Because of the increasing problems with these diseases, in 1991 OSHA passed a "Bloodborne Pathogens" regulation.

This OSHA safety training incorporates the latest medical language and needlestick guidelines... have been specifically created to assist facilities in fulfilling the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard/’s (29 CFR Part 1910.1030) training requirements.

For all workers.

• Epidemiology and Symptoms of Bloodborne Diseases
• Modes by which Bloodborne Disease is Transmitted
• The Exposure Control Plan
• Recognition of Exposure Situations
• Practices to Prevent Exposure
• HBV Vaccination
• Emergency Procedures
• Signs and Labels

• Understand the nature of bloodborne pathogens.
• Prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• Follow medical treatments for people at risk of infection.