Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
7023
Course Name
Bloodborne Pathogens Online Course
Contact Hours
1.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Delaware Valley Insurance Trust
Primary Contact
Linda Poole
lpoole@dvtrusts.com
267-803-5717 Ext.
Website
Description
This training module is designed to provide a basic understanding of bloodborne pathogens, common modes of their transmission, methods of prevention, and other pertinent information. Bloodborne pathogen training is required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for all employees who may be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials during the course of their work.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
-This course is designed to minimize the health risks to workers exposed to blood and other potentially infectious materials.
-Topics include the definition of bloodborne pathogens, symptoms of the diseases they cause and modes of transmission; Exposure Control Plans; universal precautions, engineering controls, work practices, and personal protection equipment; decontamination and disposal; hepatitis B vaccines and emergency procedures related to exposure incidents.
-This course primarily covers OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030
Target Audience
Delaware Valley Insurance Trust clients that are certified Pa. DEP Water and Wastewater Operators
Training Format
Virtual Asynchronous