It is estimated that around 3 million workplace exposures to bloodborne infections occur each year, putting employee health at risk and costing businesses millions. Despite this fact, it is widely assumed that bloodborne pathogens are not a major concern for most people. While bloodborne pathogens can be fatal, they are not airborne or transmitted through contact. In most workplaces, unintentional punctures are the leading cause of bloodborne contamination.
Nonetheless, exposure can occur from a variety of sources, including body fluid spills, touching the eyes, nose, or mouth, and even assaults. Keep in mind that exposure can occur in any industry (not just healthcare facilities), therefore bloodborne pathogen training is vital for practically any business or organization. In fact, not only is BBP training necessary for employee safety, but it is also needed of any business or formal organization subject to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This course provides an introduction to the fundamental aspects of Bloodborne Pathogen training. Your employer may require additional on-site training tailored to their specific Exposure Control Plan to fulfill the mandatory Bloodborne Pathogens training requirements for your workplace.