Bloodborne Pathogens, due to various injuries—especially via contaminated sharps and needle sticks—continue to be a serious and significant public health concern. Anyone working with and around blood or other potentially infectious materials is at risk of exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, which include AIDS, HIV, HBV (Hepatitis B), and Hepatitis C. Workers in the health care industry and public safety jobs are especially exposed to Bloodborne Pathogens. At-Risk Occupations Among them are: Doctors Dentists Nurses Fire and Rescue personnel Police Officers Laboratory workers Custodial workers Housekeepers Laundry workers And others Universal Risk However, it is very important to remember that those who do not have direct contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials are also at risk of exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens.
Bloodborne Pathogens, due to various injuries—especially via contaminated sharps and needle sticks—continue to be a serious and significant public health concern. Anyone working with and around blood or other potentially infectious materials is at risk of exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, which include AIDS, HIV, HBV (Hepatitis B), and Hepatitis C. Workers in the health care industry and public safety jobs are especially exposed to Bloodborne Pathogens.
At-Risk Occupations Among them are:
Doctors
Dentists
Nurses
Fire and Rescue personnel
Police Officers
Laboratory workers
Custodial workers
Housekeepers
Laundry workers
And others
Universal Risk However, it is very important to remember that those who do not have direct contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials are also at risk of exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens.
After completing this program, participants will be able to: Identify common bloodborne pathogens and understand how they are transmitted. Recognize needle stick hazards and other occupational exposure risks. Apply OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requirements effectively. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly to prevent exposure.
This course is designed for personnel who may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens or needle stick hazards in the workplace. The target audience includes: Healthcare workers (nurses, medical assistants, lab technicians) First responders (EMTs, paramedics, fire personnel) Maintenance and janitorial staff in healthcare or industrial settings Safety officers and supervisors overseeing exposure-prone tasks
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