BBP Training
Being aware of current bloodborne pathogen standards and practices are very important for all who may have any possibility of coming into contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. In this section of the American CPR Training™ blog, we will cover bloodborne disease topics, the latest on exposure control planning, articles on universal precautions & success stories, where to find personal protective equipment, latest news on exposure occurrences, and articles which will guide employers and employees and their responsibilities regarding bloodborne pathogen safety.
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Not only is blood nasty, it is dangerous. Of course you’ve complied with OSHA requirements and have your first aid kit at your business (and hopefully one at home and one in your car, too), but what about blood? Blood contains BBP - Bloodborne Pathogens are microorganisms that exist in blood and other bodily fluids, and can cause disease in... -
Categories: BBP TrainingUpdated Training on Bloodborne Pathogens
Bloodborne pathogens are too small to see with the naked eye, but they pose health risks that are too big to ignore. They're the disease-causing micro-organisms found in human blood, as well as human blood components and products. Bloodborne diseases continue to pose major health problems. Increasing infection rates for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C are now making them as... -
IF AN EXPOSURE OCCURS Two types of exposures include a superficial exposure, and an exposure incident. A superficial exposure may involve blood or OPIM coming into contact with an individual’s intact skin. An exposure incident means that blood or OPIM have entered the body through the skin or mucous membranes. Although there have been no reported cases of infected blood... -
Categories: BBP Training & Bandages and First AidSafe Disposal
SAFE DISPOSAL METHODS Equipment, cleaning materials, and personal protective equipment (PPE) that may have been contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) shall not be disposed of without proper safeguard procedures. • Objects that may be contaminated must be carefully collected in specially marked biohazard bags, and removed from the premises by licensed Hazardous Waste contractors. • Biohazard... -
While Employers have a responsibility to provide bloodborne pathogen safety training when exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials exists in the workplace (even when only as part of a collateral duty, like performing CPR or First Aid) and the further obligation to provide personal protective equipment for guarding against exposure - Employees have an obligation, too. -
The Bloodborne Pathogen standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) referred to in this literature is a performance-oriented standard, in that OSHA states what the required standards are and then allows the employer to “craft the most protective and cost effective programs possible.” The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard affects any employee who may come into contact with blood or Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM... -
Categories: BBP TrainingUniversal Precautions
What are Universal Precautions? See our Bloodborne Pathogen & Personal Protection Products Universal Precautions is an approach to infection control. Universal precautions should be taken in all forms of lifesaving actions and medical care, including rendering CPR and First Aid, or using an AED. According to the concept of Universal Precautions, all human blood and certain human body fluids are... -
Categories: CPR Training, First Aid Training, AED Training, BBP Training, Bandages and First Aid & Emergency PreparednessHow Do You Rate?
Have you heard of the American Red Cross Ready Rating Program? We've been members here at American CPR Training® since before it began. ...How is that? We were part of a group introduced to the concept and contributing input on what should be included in the program before the website and program were publicly released. While you might think we... -
Categories: CPR Training, First Aid Training, AED Training, BBP Training, Forklift Training & OSHA and Other Safety TrainingPlan ahead
Every business is required by OSHA to have a formal, written and active safety program. An easy way to show that your program is "active" is to have live safety instruction (and records thereof.) Whatever safety training requirements you may have for your business, American CPR Training® offers these topics in a fin informative, inexpensive, and time saving manner...