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OSHA Bloodborne/Airborne Pathogens Training (General)

OSHA-compliant Bloodborne Pathogens Training, designed by attorney Andrew David Easler, Esq., is a crucial annual requirement as per OSHA Standard 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(B) for employees potentially exposed to occupational pathogens. This one-hour, self-paced training is strategically devised to enhance workplace safety, avert costly violations, and bolster the competency of healthcare workers. It focuses on mitigating pathogen-related errors, significantly reducing their contribution to the U.S. mortality rate.

Training includes risk assessment, understanding different types of pathogens, preventive measures, formulating and maintaining an Exposure Control Plan, and appropriate response strategies for potential exposure and aligns with a customized Exposure Control Plan as per OSHA Standard 1910.1030(c)(1)(i), training also ensures the fulfillment of the training requirements stipulated in OSHA Standard 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii).

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Online Self-Paced
Duration All training durations are estimated unless otherwise required by regulations.
2 hours
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Published February 18, 2020

Course author and instructor

Andrew David Easler, Esq.

Andrew David Easler, Esq.

Course Author

Andrew David Easler, Esq.

Andrew David Easler, Esq.

Course Instructor

OSHA-compliant Bloodborne Pathogens Training is required annually and crafted by attorney Andrew David Easler, Esq., it is essential for employees potentially exposed to bloodborne, airborne, or droplet pathogens. This self-paced training, accessed anytime and anywhere, is designed to enhance workplace safety, decrease medical errors, and avert hefty OSHA fines reaching up to $13,494 per violation.

Training provides a detailed understanding of the risks associated with occupational exposure, types of pathogens, preventive methods, essentials of an Exposure Control Plan, and protocols for potential exposure incidents. Rooted in OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 1910.1030, the course is designed to be utilized in conjunction with a customized Exposure Control Plan, adhering to OSHA Standard 1910.1030(c)(1)(i). This synergy ensures the fulfillment of training requirements stipulated in OSHA Standard 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii).

Purchasing two or more course credits grants instant access to a manager account, facilitating effortless team management and progress tracking. Additionally, we automatically apply volume discounts for larger teams, making this training an economically wise investment in your organization's health and safety.

We also provide specialized Bloodborne Pathogen Training for Specimen Collectors working in drug testing facilities without medical treatment.

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Learning outcomes

  • Develop an understanding of the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards related to bloodborne, airborne, and droplet pathogens and the importance of adhering to them.
  • Gain comprehensive knowledge of the potential risks associated with occupational exposure to these pathogens, focusing on their prevention, detection, and management.
  • Understand the types of pathogens that can be transmitted through blood, air, and droplets, and the specific risks associated with each.
  • Learn effective preventive measures to minimize the risk of exposure to bloodborne, airborne, and droplet pathogens in the workplace.
  • Understand the concept, components, and maintenance requirements of an Exposure Control Plan as mandated by OSHA Standard 1910.1030(c)(1)(i).
  • Master protocols for responding to potential exposure incidents, ensuring swift and appropriate action in such situations.
  • Successful students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of risks, preventative, and remedial measures for potential occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, airborne and droplet transmitted diseases with a 70% proficiency.
  • Familiarize themselves with key industry terms, concepts, and protocols related to bloodborne, airborne, and droplet pathogens.
  • Successful students will be able to express an understanding of industry terms and the protocols involved by completing an online quiz with 75% or greater proficiency.
  • Apply the learned knowledge in real-world situations, thereby contributing to a safer and healthier workplace environment.

Course content

19 modules · 1 exam

  1. Module 1

    INTRODUCTION

  2. Module 2

    TERMINOLOGY

  3. Module 3

    The Body's Natural Defenses

  4. Module 4

    FACTORS FOR DISEASE TRANSMISSION

  5. Module 5

    DEFINING EXPOSURE

  6. Module 6

    STANDARD PRECAUTIONS

  7. Module 7

    BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS - HEPATITIS B

  8. Module 8

    BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS - HEPATITIS C

  9. Module 9

    BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS - HIV

  10. Module 10

    BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS - SYPHILIS

  11. Module 11

    AIRBORNE AND DROPLET DISEASES - TUBERCULOSIS

  12. Module 12

    AIRBORNE AND DROPLET DISEASES - CHICKENPOX

  13. Module 13

    AIRBORNE AND DROPLET DISEASES - RUBEOLA

  14. Module 14

    DROPLET DISEASES - MUMPS

  15. Module 15

    DROPLET DISEASES - RUBELLA

  16. Module 16

    DROPLET DISEASES - PERTUSSIS

  17. Module 17

    DROPLET DISEASES - MENINGITIS

  18. Module 18

    OSHA COMPLIANCE ISSUES WITH URGENT CARE

  19. Module 19

    OSHA MODEL PLANS AND PROGRAMS

  20. Exam

    BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS, AIRBORNE AND DROPLET TRANSMITTED DISEASES EXAM

States

Built to meet training requirements in all 50 states.

Hardware

  • Computer/Laptop/Phone
  • High-Speed Internet
  • Webcam
  • Microphone
  • Speakers/Headphones
  • Printer/Scanner

Software

  • Web Browser
  • Office Suite
  • PDF Reader
  • Communication Software
  • Online Learning Platform

Other requirements

  • An email account
  • Cloud storage
  • Plugins/Extensions
  • Accessibility tools (if applicable)

OSHA Bloodborne/Airborne Pathogens Training (General) FAQ

Every employee with occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, under 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2). Occupational exposure means reasonably anticipated contact with these materials from doing one's job. Common examples include healthcare workers, first responders, and lab staff.

At initial assignment and at least once a year after that, within one year of the last training. Added training is required when new tasks or procedures affect exposure.

The employer. Training must be free to the employee and provided during working hours. This is required by 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i).

The standard itself, how bloodborne diseases spread, the exposure control plan, PPE, hepatitis B vaccination, what to do after an exposure, and warning labels and signs.

Yes, as part of a full program. OSHA requires a chance for interactive questions with a knowledgeable trainer, such as by phone during the training. Online courses also need site-specific content from the employer.

Employers must make it available free to employees with occupational exposure. An employee who declines must sign the OSHA declination statement. Under 29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2), the vaccine must be offered after training and within 10 working days of initial assignment, and an employee who declines can still get it later.

Three years from the date of training under 1910.1030(h)(2). Records must include the training dates, a summary of the content, the names and qualifications of the trainers, and the names and job titles of everyone trained.

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