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OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens & Needlestick Prevention Certification

29 CFR 1910.1030

Exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials can pose a risk of infection with bloodborne pathogens including Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS viruses.

For any employee who can reasonably be expected to be exposed as part of their job responsibilities, it is required by Federal law that they be given the appropriate training, and recommended that they be offered the Hepatitis B vaccination.

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Governing regulations.
This online course satisfies the training requirements for the OSHA 29 CFR § 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens and revisions to 1910.1030 as a result of the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act Standards.

Who must take this course?
All employees who have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM). Occupational exposure is defined by OSHA as "reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or OPIM that may result from the performance of the employee's duties."

How long does it take?
It will take a MINIMUM of 1 hour to complete this online course. The student may log on and off as needed. A bookmark will be set so when they log back in they will return to where they left off.

How soon is the certificate of completion issued?
Upon successful completion each student will have immediate access to a printable OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Training certificate and wallet card.

Continuing education credits?
Each student will receive 0.1 CEUs from Compliance Training Online™ for completing this course.

Course format.
Our OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens & Needlestick Prevention Training course consists of content, graphics, audio, and a final exam.

Course synopsis.
This online course describes the standard, radiation and why it is hazardous, and various controls that can be used to protect the health and safety of workers from the hazards of ionizing radiation.

Course topics.
Specific topics covered in this course include:

  • what the standard covers,
  • what bloodborne pathogens are, including,
    • Hepatitis B (HBV)
    • HIV
    • Hepatitis C
    • Other pathogens, such as malaria
  • terms,
  • exposure hazards and contaminated sharps,
  • Exposure Control Plan,
  • controls, including:
    • engineering/technological solutions
    • work practices
    • Personal Protective Equipment
  • vaccination,
  • labeling and training, and
  • recordkeeping

How often is retraining or recertification required?
The length of time for which the training is valid is determined by OSHA 29 CFR § 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens:

(g)(2)(ii)
Training shall be provided as follows:

(g)(2)(ii)(A)
At the time of initial assignment to tasks where occupational exposure may take place;

(g)(2)(ii)(B)
Within 90 days after the effective date of the standard; and

(g)(2)(ii)(C)
At least annually thereafter.

(g)(2)(iii)
For employees who have received training on bloodborne pathogens in the year preceding the effective date of the standard, only training with respect to the provisions of the standard which were not included need be provided.

(g)(2)(iv)
Annual training for all employees shall be provided within one year of their previous training.

We will automatically notify you when retraining is required.

Additional related courses you may wish to purchase.
Other related Compliance Training Online™ courses (see our complete list of courses) include:

  • Biological Hazards
  • Chemical Hazards
  • Electrical Safety
  • Ergonomic Hazards
  • Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention Plans, and Fire Protection
  • Hazard Communication
  • Ionizing Radiation Hazards
  • Personal Protective Equipment


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