Length

1-4 hours, depending on department and number of employees

Outline

Contents of OSHA standard

General explanation of epidemiology of bloodborne diseases

• HBV
• HIV

Modes of transmission

• Sexual Contact
• Sharing of hypodermic needles
• From mothers to their babies at/before birth
• Accidental puncture from contaminated needles, broken glass, or other sharps
• Contact between broken or damaged skin and infected body fluids
• Contact between mucous membranes and infected body fluids

The Physical Plant Control Plan (for Physical Plant workers)

Appropriate methods for recognizing tasks that may involve exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials

Engineering controls, universal precautions, work practices, and PPE

Personal Protective Equipment

• Types
• Proper use
• Location
• Removal
• Handling
• Decontamination
• Disposal
• Selection

Explanation of color coding, signs and labels

HBV vaccinations

Emergency procedures

• Post-exposure follow-up procedures

Materials

TV/VCR

Handouts:
Physical Plant Control Plan
Hepatitis
HIV (Not available online)

Videos:
Bloodborne Pathogens - Chemsearch
(20 min.)

Bloodborne Pathogens for Non-Healthcare Workers - Long Island Productions
(12 min.)

Bloodborne Pathogens for School Custodians - Long Island Productions
(20 min.)

Bloodborne Pathogens, the OSHA Standard - Long Island Productions
(20 min.)

Miscellaneous