Bloodborne Pathogens Training
Understanding OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), exposure risks, prevention, and needlestick safety requirements.
Course Overview
This course provides a foundational understanding of OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), bloodborne diseases, modes of transmission, prevention strategies, employer responsibilities, and relevant regulatory requirements. It also covers provisions from the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act of 2000, including safer device selection and sharps injury log requirements.
Why this training matters
Bloodborne pathogens such as HBV, HCV, and HIV can cause serious disease. Proper training reduces occupational exposure, informs safe work practices, and ensures compliance with federal regulations—protecting both workers and employers.
Who should take this course?
- Healthcare personnel (nurses, phlebotomists, lab techs)
- First responders and emergency medical technicians
- Housekeeping and laundry staff in clinical settings
- Laboratory workers and researchers handling human materials
- Any worker with potential occupational exposure to blood or OPIM
Learning Objectives
- Explain the scope and key provisions of OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030).
- Identify common bloodborne pathogens and describe their modes of transmission.
- Demonstrate exposure prevention techniques, including engineering and work practice controls.
- Understand requirements introduced by the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act (device evaluation, sharps injury log).
- Follow proper procedures for exposure incidents, post-exposure evaluation, and recordkeeping.
Course Outline
- Introduction to bloodborne pathogens and OSHA 1910.1030
- Common pathogens (HBV, HCV, HIV) and transmission routes
- Exposure control plan and employer responsibilities
- Engineering controls, safer medical devices, and work practices
- PPE selection, use, and disposal
- Needlestick Prevention Act: device evaluation and sharps injury log
- Post-exposure procedures, medical evaluation, and vaccinations
- Recordkeeping and training documentation
- Knowledge check and certificate issuance
Format & Duration
- Format
- SCORM-compliant eLearning with LMS delivery, or instructor-led delivery available
- Duration
- 2–4 hours (depending on delivery mode and depth)
- Assessment
- Final knowledge check; certificate issued upon successful completion
Regulatory Highlights
Key regulatory references covered in the course:
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard — 29 CFR 1910.1030
- Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act (2000)
- Employer requirements: exposure control plan, training, PPE, engineering controls, medical follow-up
By the end of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Training course, you'll be able to:
- Understand the purpose of OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act, ensuring compliance in the workplace.
- Grasp the concept of Pathogens and their various types, empowering you to identify potential risks.
- Explain how bloodborne infectious diseases can spread and implement essential preventive measures to keep yourself and others safe.
- Identify the key elements of an effective exposure control plan, minimizing your risk of contact with blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM).
- Understand the importance of using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and how to select the right gear for different situations.
- Summarize the guidelines for receiving the Hepatitis B vaccination series, safeguarding your health.
- Explain the procedures to follow in case of a bloodborne pathogen exposure, ensuring a prompt and proper response.
- Master the step-by-step procedure for safely cleaning up a biological spill in the workplace, preventing further contamination.