2017 Bloodborne Pathogens
Event Date: June 9, 2017
An effective Bloodborne Pathogen program is necessary to establish information, training, and equipment to protect individuals from occupational exposures to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Pathogens are disease-causing microorganisms. Bloodborne pathogens are viruses or bacteria present in human blood and body fluids which can infect and cause disease in humans. The two most notable of these are Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), the virus that causes AIDS, and the Hepatitis B virus (HBV).
Join Safety Management Services Company to review the steps an employer must take to comply with OSHA’s blood borne pathogens standard 1910.1030. This webinar will discuss the hazards of bloodborne pathogens, and what preventative measures are required to protect your employees from accidental exposure. The webinar will also discuss the importance of employee vaccines and post-exposure follow-up procedures.
Learning Objectives:
- Review how to establish a written policy
- Learn proper incident reporting
- Comply with employer training requirements
Who should participate?
Owners, CEOs, COOs, Vice Presidents, and Operations and Human Resources Managers
Date: Friday, June 9, 2017 – Completed
Time: 11AM – 12 CST
Presenter: Tom Hinman, Safety Consultant
Miss this webinar?
An on demand recording and copy of this webinar are available in the Cottingham & Butler Risk Management Center. Once logged-in, you will find the SCOR webinar material under Resources/Risk Management Library/Cottingham & Butler Content.