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There are over 100 types of bloodborne pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria, and parasites, that can be present in the blood or other body fluids of infected humans. Although the two most publicized are the human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, and the hepatitis B or HBV virus, others are also dangerous, such as malaria, syphilis, Lyme disease, and the Epstein-Barr virus.
For employee awareness and protection, OSHA requires employers to have an Exposure Control Plan (Bloodborne Pathogen Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030) in place. Park and Recreation personnel, EMTs, and nurses are some of the many job functions where bloodborne pathogen exposure can be a real threat.
Your Exposure Control Plan must contain a training component. This training and education program is designed to meet the annual training requirements of the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard by introducing and reviewing information on exposure risks, universal precautions, personal protective equipment, engineering controls, safe work practices/housekeeping methods, exposure control plan components, reporting procedures/requirements, and more.
Participants will learn prudent behaviors and practices to deal with bloodborne pathogens in the working environment.
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Participants will learn how to secure and maintain a safer working environment in the work arena relative to the OSHA Bloodborne Standard.
This training and education program is designed for:
"The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard applies to all work areas that have potential for exposure to blood or other body fluids. It is considered one OSHA’s widest-reaching standards."