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Standard (Universal) Precautions Training Short

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This course equips employees with the knowledge to identify hidden biological hazards and strictly apply OSHA-mandated Standard Precautions. 

1 minutes   |   SKU: ATS171-2    |    Language(s): EN    |    Produced 2025

SKU:

ATS171-2

Language(s):

EN

Updated:

2025

Length

1 minutes

Training Objectives

Define "Standard Precautions" versus "Universal Precautions" for biological safety
Identify risks associated with asymptomatic carriers of HIV and Hepatitis C
Apply OSHA-mandated hand hygiene and safe injection protocols
Select and utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Implement infection control measures to break the chain of transmission

Course Overview

You can't identify a bloodborne pathogen just by looking at someone. In fact, you often can't tell at all.Millions of people worldwide carry serious infectious diseases like Hepatitis C or HIV without showing a single symptom. If you rely on visual cues to determine safety, you are already at risk. This training short exposes the invisible dangers lurking in the workplace and explains why the "honor system" of self-reporting is a recipe for disaster.In this video, we trace the critical evolution from the CDC's "Universal Precautions" to OSHA's more robust Standard Precautions. Do you know the difference? Understanding this shift is vital for your safety. We move beyond basic awareness to cover the practical realities of infection control, from strict hand hygiene to the "must-know" rules for sterile injection practices. Watch this course to learn how to bridge the gap between abstract safety rules and your daily routine, ensuring you are protected against the threats you cannot see.

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What are Universal Precautions?


Universal Precautions are the fundamental safety strategy recommended by the CDC. This approach dictates that employees must treat all human blood and Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM) as if they are known to be infected with bloodborne pathogens, regardless of the perceived health status of the source.


Why are precautions necessary if a person looks healthy?


Appearances are deceiving. Many carriers of bloodborne pathogens show no symptoms. For example, 2019 data estimates that 165,000 people in the U.S. with HIV and 43.5 million people worldwide with Hepatitis C were completely undiagnosed. You must assume infection exists to stay safe.


How do "Standard Precautions" differ from "Universal Precautions"?


In 1996, OSHA expanded the concept of Universal Precautions to create Standard Precautions. While Universal Precautions focused largely on blood, Standard Precautions added requirements for hand hygiene, the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), safe injection practices, and handling of additional bodily fluids.


What is OPIM?


OPIM stands for Other Potentially Infectious Materials. This includes bodily fluids other than blood (such as cerebrospinal, synovial, or amniotic fluid), as well as any unfixed tissue or organ (other than intact skin) from a human (living or dead).


What are the key components of Standard Precautions today?


Today's Standard Precautions involve a combination of practices including hand washing, the use of barriers (gloves, gowns, masks), safe handling of sharps (needles), and proper cleaning of spills to prevent exposure to HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and other pathogens.


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