Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness

✅Healthcare workers (nurses, doctors, EMTs, paramedics)
✅Laboratory technicians
✅First responders (firefighters, police officers)
✅Custodial and maintenance staff handling biohazard cleanup
✅Tattoo artists and body piercers
✅Corrections officers
✅Teachers and childcare workers

✔ Understanding Bloodborne Pathogens: Covers what they are, how they spread, and the risks of exposure
✔ OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030): Explains employer and employee responsibilities
✔ Exposure Control Plans: How to minimize risk using workplace procedures
✔ Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Proper use of gloves, gowns, masks, and eye protection
✔ Safe Work Practices: Includes proper handling, disposal, and decontamination procedures
✔ Emergency Procedures: What to do in case of exposure to infectious materials
✔ Hepatitis B Vaccination Information: Explains employer-provided vaccination options
✔ Sharps and Needlestick Safety: Covers safe disposal methods for needles and other sharp objects

✅Increased Awareness & Preparedness: Participants gain the knowledge to recognize and reduce the risks of exposure
✅Compliance with OSHA Standards: Helps ensure businesses meet OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
✅Reduced Workplace Incidents: Helps minimize the risk of BBP-related injuries and infections
✅Certificate of Completion: Participants may receive a certificate verifying their training, which is often required for compliance
✅Safer Work Environment: Encourages best practices for handling potentially infectious materials