Bloodborne Pathogens - BBP

Bloodborne Pathogens - BBP

• North Country Chamber of Commerce
• 1.12.23 - 1.12.23
• 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Member: Free

Workers in a variety of professions may be at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, for example, Medical Professionals, First Aid Team Members, Lab Technicians and Cleaners (in certain instances).  In 1991, OSHA issued the “Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)”.  OSHA issued this standard after determining that employees had a significant health risk because of occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious material (OPIM) from bloodborne pathogens such as hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).  An employee whose work duties may result in occupational exposure of bloodborne pathogens are required to have this training.

Main topics covered in this course include:

· OSHA requirements from 29 CFR 1910.1030 including who has occupational exposure

· Exposure and health effects

· Exposure Control Plan

· Control methods and examples (HBV vaccinations and declinations)

· Post-exposure actions
 

Instructor: Phil Hamel - Adirondack Safety Services
Phil is the owner of Adirondack Safety and Environmental Services LLC. Phil has over 26 years’ experience at FCI Ray Brook in safety, fire and environmental field culminating as the Environmental and Safety Compliance Administrator. In this role  he dealt with manufacturing, construction, maintenance, health care and food service operations. His services include OSHA 10 General Industry Construction Training courses.  

** These programs were made possible in part by funding provided by: New York State Occupational Safety and Health Hazard Abatement Board through the OSH T + E Fund. We thank them for helping us keep North Country workers safe on the job. **