Blood, medical waste and other types of biological materials can create serious health risks when workers do not handle and dispose of them properly. Abiding by the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard when handling bodily fluids lowers the risk of contracting illnesses ranging from hepatitis C to HIV. This course explains how to safely manage hazardous waste and prevent harmful exposures to bloodborne pathogens.
The Bloodborne Pathogens in Commercial and Industrial Facilities course is also available in Spanish.
Complete Your Bloodborne Pathogens Course Online
Our online Bloodborne Pathogens course has numerous benefits, including:
- 24/7 course access
- Log on and off as needed
- Work on your course anywhere with internet access
- Audio narration and full-motion videos
- Allows up to 90 days to complete the course
Once you finish the course and pass a brief test on the core topics, you can instantly download your Certificate of Completion. The course takes less than an hour to complete.
About the Bloodborne Pathogens Course
The primary goal of this course is to explain the important role that workers play in the hazardous waste management process. You will learn about various types of biohazardous waste and how to manage them properly. When you finish this course, you will understand:
- The health hazards presented by bloodborne pathogens, including hepatitis B, hepatitis C and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- Policies and procedures you should follow to control exposure to bloodborne pathogens in your workplace
- Specific procedures and appropriate personal protective equipment needed to protect yourself and others from bloodborne pathogen exposure
Key topics covered in the course include:
- Examples of bloodborne pathogens
- Infection and the Exposure Control Plan
- Methods of exposure control
- Personal protection and vaccination
- Housekeeping and regulated waste
- Accidental exposure procedures
- And more
The Bloodborne Pathogens in Commercial and Industrial Facilities course is ideal for any worker who may be exposed to biohazardous waste.