Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)

Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) are viruses carried in human blood and other body fluids that cause disease in people.

What does this cover?

• Explain how bloodborne pathogens are transmitted and the risks they present.

• Identify techniques that you and your employer can use to prevent exposures to bloodborne pathogens.

• List the actions you should take if you suspect you may have been exposed to a bloodborne pathogen.

What are the course takeaways?

• Knowledge of bloodborne pathogens hazards, awareness and prevention measures.

• Certificate of Completion (immediately available for download and/or print).

• Examination record available for employer.

Regulations – 

• The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Bloodborne Infectious Diseases: HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C

• OSHA Standard Interpretations for 1910.1030 – Bloodborne Pathogens

• 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Z – Toxic and Hazardous Substances – 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens

• OSHA Compliance Directive (CPL) 02-02-069 – Enforcement Procedures for the Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens

• OSHA Fact Sheet Jan 2011- OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

• OSHA Safety and Health Topics, Bloodborne Pathogens, Worker Protections Against Bloodborne Pathogens