Bloodborne Pathogens

Exposure to blood at work can transmit hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV — and the workers at risk are not only nurses. This course summarizes OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.1030: who is covered, how the pathogens spread, the written Exposure Control Plan, universal precautions, sharps safety, PPE, decontamination, vaccination, and what to do after an exposure incident.