In over 20 years as a safety professional, many scenarios have presented persistent and preventable risks. One of the most concerning is exposure to bloodborne pathogens (BBPs) in healthcare settings.

OSHA’s bloodborne pathogens (BBP) standard requires training for all employees who have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM). This includes health care ...

The presentation, titled “What are Bloodborne Pathogens?,” provides an overview of hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV. Download the bloodborne pathogen presentation (ppt) for adaptation and use in your ...

“Do I really have to train physicians in bloodborne pathogens? OSHA doesn’t require them to undergo training like the rest of the practice’s staff, does it?” asked the safety officer from a large ...

In a recent report, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration listed the most frequently cited bloodborne pathogen violations in surgery centers. According to the report, OSHA has increased ...

Coastal Training Technologies has released a training program to protect law enforcement personnel from the dangers of bloodborne pathogens. "Bloodborne Pathogens: Protecting Law Enforcement" provides ...

Bloodborne pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses, are present in blood and body fluids and can cause disease in humans. The bloodborne pathogens of primary concern are hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) bloodborne pathogens standard, 29 C.F.R. § 1910.1030, requires employers having employees with “occupational exposure to blood or other ...

The risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens is one that law enforcement personnel face everyday. Coastal Training Technologies' "Bloodborne Pathogens for Law Enforcement" is an informative training ...