Controlling Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens (V2)

(26 min.) Although many workers have always been exposed to bloodborne and infectious diseases, treatment, and infection control prevented widespread incidences. New methods of infection control were established to prevent the occupational spread of AIDS and Hepatitis B virus, both very serious diseases.

Topics discussed in this safety video include: bloodborne pathogens, occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, contingency plans, HIV, and Hepatitis B, Exposure Control Plan, personal hygiene, engineering controls, work practices, contaminated waste, handling any sharps such as needles or glass, personal protective equipment, rubber gloves, facemask, and eye protection, good housekeeping, hepatitis B vaccine, exposure incidents, preventative and precautionary measures, warning labels, Universal Precautions, required information and training, and 14 required elements.

Program comes with a CD-ROM of written materials, including test questions and answers. English title also includes PowerPoint presentation.