Your Employer's Job Interactive Online Training

Working in an environment where you may be exposed to blood or Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIMs) carries significant responsibility and risk. This comprehensive training course is designed to guide you through the critical requirements of OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030). Compliance is not optional; if your job involves reasonably anticipated occupational exposure, understanding these protocols is vital for your safety and the safety of those around you.

We begin by examining the cornerstone of workplace safety: the Exposure Control Plan. Your employer has developed this written plan to specifically list all job classifications with potential exposure and the detailed procedures required to mitigate those risks. But this isn't a static document; OSHA mandates that this plan be accessible to all employees and reviewed annually to remain effective. Crucially, this review process must document input from non-managerial employees—those of you on the front lines—to ensure it reflects current operational realities. It also requires diligent research into the current market availability for new engineering controls and a thorough review of work practice controls to ensure the highest standards of safety are consistently maintained.

Beyond the administrative framework, we delve into the practical defenses that stand between you and potential infection. You will learn about the strict adherence required for engineering controls, work practice controls, and the implementation of Standard (Universal) Precautions. When these primary controls are not enough, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) becomes your essential barrier. This course clarifies your employer's duty to provide, repair, clean, and replace effective PPE—ranging from eye protection and gloves to gowns, lab coats, and face, head, and foot coverings—at absolutely no cost to you.

We also cover the medical safeguards available, specifically the Hepatitis B vaccine, which must be offered free of charge within 10 days of your initial job assignment. While this vaccine is effective against Hepatitis B, we will also discuss the sobering reality that no vaccines currently exist for Hepatitis C or HIV, heightening the importance of your daily safety adherence. Finally, we review the rigorous record-keeping and training schedules mandated by law, ensuring you understand when training must occur—upon hiring, annually, and whenever tasks change—and how medical records and sharps injury logs are maintained to track and prevent future incidents.


Keywords: Bloodborne Pathogens, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, Workplace Exposure Prevention, Standard Precautions, Infectious Materials Safety, 29 CFR 1910.1030, OSHA Exposure Control Plan, Hepatitis B Vaccine, Employer Responsibilities OSHA, Occupational Exposure, Engineering Controls (Bloodborne), Work Practice Controls, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Sharps Disposal, Handwashing Protocol, Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Exposure Incident Response, Post-Exposure Evaluation

Identify jobs with occupational exposure to blood and OPIMs

Apply Standard Precautions and engineering controls effectively

Select, use, and maintain appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Understand the provisions of the written Exposure Control Plan

Review Hepatitis B vaccination rights and limitation of other vaccines

Comply with OSHA mandates for training and record-keeping