Bloodborne Pathogens: What are Bloodborne Pathogens?
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What you'll learn
Develop a comprehensive understanding of bloodborne pathogens, including their types (hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV) and the potential risks of exposure in diverse occupational settings.
Acquire knowledge of OSHA-defined blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM), recognizing that these materials may carry infectious diseases.
Implement safety measures to minimize the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including the importance of using initial barriers to prevent the spread of infectious materials.
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Description
This course aim to educate individuals on infectious microorganisms present in human blood that can lead to diseases such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It emphasizes the prevalence of bloodborne pathogens in various occupational settings, extending beyond healthcare to professions like law enforcement, firefighting, and food service. Participants will learn to recognize potential exposure risks, understand the significance of treating all bloodborne pathogens as contaminated, and adopt necessary precautions to protect themselves and others. Develop a comprehensive understanding of bloodborne pathogens, including their types (hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV) and the potential risks of exposure in diverse occupational settings. Acquire knowledge of OSHA-defined blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM), recognizing that these materials may carry infectious diseases. Learn and implement safety measures to minimize the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including the importance of using initial barriers to prevent the spread of infectious materials.
Course Objectives:
Develop a comprehensive understanding of bloodborne pathogens, including their types (hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV) and the potential risks of exposure in diverse occupational settings.;Acquire knowledge of OSHA-defined blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM), recognizing that these materials may carry infectious diseases.;Implement safety measures to minimize the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including the importance of using initial barriers to prevent the spread of infectious materials.;;
Duration: 6 min.
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Safety Instruct provides OSHA Compliance and Workplace Safety training designed to keep employees safe and organizations compliant. Their catalog includes Hazard Communication, PPE, Fire Safety, and industry-specific courses that meet federal and state regulations. The training is interactive, accessible, and tailored for both employees and supervisors. Safety Instruct emphasizes practical, real-world learning that helps reduce workplace risks. Companies use these courses to strengthen safety programs and meet compliance requirements.
Bloodborne Pathogens: What are Bloodborne Pathogens?
This course aim to educate individuals on infectious microorganisms present in human blood that can lead to diseases such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It emphasizes the prevalence of bloodborne pathogens in various occupational settings, extending beyond healthcare to professions like law enforcement, firefighting, and food service. Participants will learn to recognize potential exposure risks, understand the significance of treating all bloodborne pathogens as contaminated, and adopt necessary precautions to protect themselves and others. Develop a comprehensive understanding of bloodborne pathogens, including their types (hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV) and the potential risks of exposure in diverse occupational settings. Acquire knowledge of OSHA-defined blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM), recognizing that these materials may carry infectious diseases. Learn and implement safety measures to minimize the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including the importance of using initial barriers to prevent the spread of infectious materials.
Course Objectives:
Develop a comprehensive understanding of bloodborne pathogens, including their types (hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV) and the potential risks of exposure in diverse occupational settings.;Acquire knowledge of OSHA-defined blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM), recognizing that these materials may carry infectious diseases.;Implement safety measures to minimize the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including the importance of using initial barriers to prevent the spread of infectious materials.;;
Duration: 6 min.