“Do I really have to train physicians in bloodborne pathogens? OSHA doesn’t require them to undergo training like the rest of the practice’s staff, does it?” asked the safety officer from a large ...

OSHA’s bloodborne pathogens (BBP) standard requires training for all employees who have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM). This includes health care ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Safe Injection Practices Coalition offer a free bloodborne pathogens training video through their One & Only Campaign. Download the bloodborne ...

This course covers the development and implementation of Exposure Control Plans (ECP). Course topics include understanding the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, determing potential exposure and ...

The requirements of OSHA’s bloodborne pathogens standard can be found in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations at 29 CFR 1910.1030. The standard’s requirements state what employers must do to ...

TELL — Report the incident immediately to your supervisor or human resources department. Ask for a dated copy of the report (even if it is only handwritten). Employers have a responsibility to protect ...

In over 20 years as a safety professional, many scenarios have presented persistent and preventable risks. One of the most concerning is exposure to bloodborne pathogens (BBPs) in healthcare settings.