Bloodborne Pathogens

The modern workplace is composed of millions of people who are potentially infected with various bloodborne diseases. Many of these diseases are difficult to detect and have no obvious symptoms. Many people do not even know that they are infected. Although bloodborne pathogens are difficult to contract in the workplace, controls and education must be implemented in order to control potential workplace hazards.

Training is essential for employee safety at work because it is estimated that over one million people in the United States are infected with HIV. The Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) poses a larger threat than HIV, putting five and a half million workers at risk.

Some Common Bloodborne Diseases:

• Hepatits A, B, C, D, E
• HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus
• Syphilis
• Malaria
• Crutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
• Relapsing Fever
• Brucellosis

Bloodborne Pathogens Can Be Transmitted By:

• Vomit
• Blood
• Body Fluids
• Nose and Mouth
• Mucous Membranes
• Absorption through the Eyes
• Cuts, Scrapes, Burns, Rashes, Dermatitis, etc.

This program covers bloodborne pathogens for compliance with OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.1030. Workers in many different occupations are at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS. First aid team members, housekeeping personnel in some settings, and nurses are examples of workers who may be at risk of exposure. In 1991, OSHA issued the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard to protect workers from this risk. This program will ensure your employees are aware of the risks and how to prevent exposures by implementing a bloodborne pathogens policy, exposure control plan, and training program.

Bloodborne Pathogens Training