Understanding The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard

  • Course Price: $150 USD
  • Course Run Time: 45 minutes
  • Course Level: Level 1 - Foundational
  • Completion Period: 2 week

Understanding The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard details the current regulations explains if your organization is subject to its law, and how to properly integrate the standard into existing medical surveillance, health, and safety programs.

Takeaways

1. Identification of common biohazardous materials found in the laboratory, clinical setting, and manufacturing facility.

2. Fluency in the responsibilities and expectations of both employers and employees as stated by the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.

3. Standard operating procedures for common microbiological work practices to avoid infections.

4. List of necessary documents required by a facility handling bloodborne pathogens.

5. Explanation of special considerations for sharps and various waste streams.

Section 1: Biosafety Basics
Section 2: OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
Section 3: OSHA Work Practices
Section 4: