OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens for Placenta Encapsulation Professionals – 2 Hours

Description

If you work in placenta encapsulation or any other profession where you may come into contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIMs), it is essential to learn how to protect yourself. Bloodborne Pathogens Training is a mandatory program required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for anyone who could reasonably be expected to encounter blood or OPIMs while performing their job duties.

The following occupations are considered to be at high risk for BBP: Healthcare Professionals: Employees trained to provide first aid/CPR; Doctors, Dentists, Nurses, Dental and other Healthcare aides; researchers, Laboratory Technicians, Home Health Workers, Phlebotomists, Housekeepers, and Janitors.

School and daycare Center Personnel include school Nurses, First Responders/CPR trained, Secretaries/Office Staff (if they perform first aid), Special Education Staff, Physical Education Staff, Coaches and Personal Trainers, Playground Supervisors, Custodial Staff, Bus Drivers, and Preschool Staff.

Others:  General workplace, Plumbers and Electricians, Doulas, Placenta Encapsulation, and Nail & Spa Professionals.

Contact Hours: 2 Hours

At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to learn: 

• How do you access a copy of the regulatory standard and an explanation of its contents?
• Have a general understanding of the epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne diseases.
• Be able to relate the modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens.
• Be familiar with the company’s ECP and know how to acquire a copy of the written plan.
• Identify/recognize tasks and other activities involving exposure to blood and OPIMs.
• Understand the use and limitations of methods that will prevent or reduce exposure including appropriate engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment.
• Identify the types, proper use, location, removal, handling decontamination, and disposal of PPE.
• Select the appropriate PPE for assigned activities.
• Hepatitis B vaccine: Efficacy, safety, method of administration, and the benefits of being vaccinated. The vaccine will be offered free of charge.
• Steps to take and persons to contact in an emergency involving human blood or OPIMs.
• Procedure to follow if an exposure incident occurs, including the reporting method and the medical follow-up that will be made available.
• Post-exposure evaluation and follow-up are what the employer is required to provide to the employee following an exposure incident.
• Identify the signs and labels and/or color coding this rule requires.

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