BBP

The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard

The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard was developed by OSHA to protect any employee who may come into contact with blood or Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM). A discussion of the standard and what type of work or job is most likely to carry a higher risk will be conducted.

Bloodborne Disease

A description of what a Bloodborne disease is will be explored. The most serious Bloodborne diseases, Hepatitis (HBV and HCV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), will be examined, along with the pathology, symptoms and treatments currently available.

Exposure Control Plan

An Exposure Control Plan includes steps on preventing an exposure, which should include a written Exposure Plan, annual evaluation of the plan, and providing labels and signs to identify potentially infectious materials or containers. This section will cover the Exposure Control Plan in a step by step manner.

Safe Disposal Methods

Any equipment, cleaning materials or Personal Protective Equipment needs to be disposed of properly if they’ve been contaminated. A discussion of the type of equipment and the methods will be reviewed in this section.

Universal Precautions

Universal Precautions is an approach to infection control and that precautionary methods must be used every time, with everyone will be explored and emphasized.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Employee and employer responsibility pertaining to Personal Protective Equipment will be examined as well as an in-depth look at the various types of Personal Protective Equipment available and which equipment is appropriate for different types of jobs.

If an Exposure Occurs

The two types of exposures will be reviewed in this section, as well as a comprehensive, step by step guide on what to do if an exposure does occur. Clean up procedures for a spill will be covered here as well.

Employer Responsibilities

An employer has many responsibilities in regard to Bloodborne Pathogens and this section covers these responsibilities from top to bottom. Each step from developing a written Exposure Plan, Engineering Controls, Work Practice Controls and the employer’s obligation to providing the Hepatitis B vaccine will be reviewed here.

Review

The review will include a summary of the major points of the class and allow the participants an opportunity to ask questions and clarify any information that is not understood.

Bloodborne Pathogens & Universal Precautions Quiz

This 10 question quiz is used for discussion purposes only, to allow the class participants and the instructor the opportunity to clarify any sections or topics that are unclear or need a little more explanation. This is not a graded test.