Why Train Your Employees with a Bloodborne Pathogens Course?
Every day, more than 5.6 million U.S. workers face potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens—especially those in commercial and industrial settings where machinery, sharp tools, and accidents can cause injury. This comprehensive OSHA-compliant training program prepares employees and supervisors to identify, prevent, and respond to exposure risks from blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM).
What Will They Learn?
Participants will learn to recognize hazards, implement exposure control procedures, use personal protective equipment correctly, and follow proper reporting and cleanup protocols. The course also outlines employer responsibilities for creating and maintaining an Exposure Control Plan (ECP) to safeguard workers, ensure compliance, and reduce liability.
Major Learning Points:
- Understand what bloodborne pathogens are and how they spread (HIV, HBV, HCV)
- Identify common sources of exposure in commercial and industrial environments
- Learn OSHA’s requirements for developing and updating an Exposure Control Plan (ECP)
- Apply engineering and work practice controls to minimize or eliminate risk
- Use and maintain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) safely and effectively
- Follow proper housekeeping and decontamination procedures for surfaces, tools, and laundry
- Understand Hepatitis B vaccination requirements and employee rights
- Learn post-exposure procedures, reporting, and medical follow-up protocols
- Recognize the importance of hazard communication, labeling, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Review OSHA’s training, recordkeeping, and sharps injury log requirements
- Understand penalties for non-compliance and the human and financial costs of exposure
