The CDC estimates that 5.6 million workers in the health care industry and related occupations are at risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and others. All occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) places workers at risk for infection from bloodborne pathogens.

In order to reduce or eliminate the hazards of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, an employer must implement an exposure control plan for the worksite and employees must be trained on protecting themselves.

Areas Covered in the Session:-

• Define bloodborne pathogens.
• Identify workers who are at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens
• Identify ways to contract a bloodborne pathogen
• Identify key aspects of a Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan
• Sharps Safety
• Describe methods for controlling exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• Describe steps to take when exposed to a bloodborne pathogen.

Why Should You Attend:-

All employees who could be “reasonably anticipated” to face contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials as the result of job duties 

The purpose of this webinar is to learn how to reduce occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM)  that employees may encounter in their workplace.

Who Will Benefit:-

• All employees with occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious material (OPIM) e.g. nurses, doctors, lab personnel
• Employees who are trained in first aid and CPR 
• Janitorial staff
• Health and Human Services employees
• Sheriff’s Department employees
• Pharma, Biotech, Medical Device Personnel dealing with patients
• Regulatory personnel e.g. FDA, HHS, OSHA, etc.