What is Bloodborne Pathogens in Commercial and Industrial Facilities?
Bloodborne Pathogens Training Online equips employees and supervisors with the knowledge and practical skills needed to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens in the workplace. Participants learn how pathogens are transmitted, how to develop and follow an exposure control plan, and how to correctly use personal protective equipment (PPE) and engineering controls. The course also covers emergency response procedures, post-exposure evaluation, and regulatory compliance, providing healthcare, laboratory, sanitation, and emergency response professionals with the tools to work safely and confidently in environments where exposure risks exist.
Course Overview
Exposure to bloodborne pathogens (BBPs) is a serious workplace hazard for anyone who may come into contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. This Bloodborne Pathogens Online Training course provides essential knowledge and practical steps to help employees and supervisors recognize, control, and prevent exposure risks.
Designed to meet OSHA and health and safety compliance standards, the course explains how bloodborne pathogens are transmitted, how to develop and follow an exposure control plan, and how to properly use protective equipment and engineering controls. Learners will also understand post-exposure procedures and medical follow-up requirements to ensure workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify what bloodborne pathogens are and how they spread
- Apply proper controls and safe work practices to minimize exposure
- Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Follow procedures for exposure evaluation and emergency response
- Recognize and interpret warning labels and hazard symbols
Topic Overview
This course provides a comprehensive overview for healthcare, laboratory, sanitation, and emergency response professionals who may be at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Course Topics
- What Bloodborne Pathogens Are and How They Are Spread
- Exposure Control Plan
- Engineering, Work, and Practice Controls
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Hepatitis B Vaccine, Exposure Evaluation, and Follow-Up
- Signs and Labels for Hazard Communication
Course Duration
Approximately 60 minutes. Learners may pause and resume the course as needed.
Certificate of Completion
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion, available immediately for download and printing.
