Cal/OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens

Bloodborne pathogens are tiny microorganisms in human blood that can cause HIV and various types of Hepatitis. By understanding bloodborne pathogen hazards and exposure control, employees can prevent the workplace spread of these diseases. Based upon California OSHA requirements related to bloodborne pathogens, this Cal/OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens course teaches workers how they can control their exposure by following universal precautions and other methods for avoiding contact.

Upon learning how and where bloodborne diseases attack the body, workers are taught how the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan works, the specific universal precautions to take and follow, how to safely handle potentially infectious materials, and how to respond to an exposure.

Use this course to teach employees critical safe work practices for controlling exposure and avoiding contact with bloodborne pathogens and the diseases they can cause.

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

Workplace employees in all departments and positions throughout the organization

• Introduction
• Bloodborne Diseases
• The Exposure Control Plan And Occupational Exposure
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training
• Routes Of Entry
• Risk Identification And Universal Precautions
• Avoiding Contact To Prevent Exposure
• Use Of Barrier Devices
• Safe Handling Of Potentially Infectious Material
• Decontamination And Disposal
• Responding To An Exposure
• Conclusion

• Bloodborne Pathogens: The Unexpected Hazard
• Bloodborne Pathogens: To The Point
• Bloodborne Pathogens General Awareness