Controlling Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens

(27 min.) New methods of infection control were established to prevent the occupational spread of HIV and Hepatitis B viruses, both leading to very serious diseases. On March 6, 1992, Federal OSHA's new "vertical standard," 29 CFR 1910.1030 became law. With concern for you, your employer has elected to use this training video as an overview of this vitally important subject. Should you have any questions or if subjects or techniques are confusing, then you will have the opportunity of discussing your concerns and questions with a representative at the end of the program.

Topics included in this safety video are: bloodborne pathogens, AIDS, HBV or Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C Virus, HCV, exposure control plan, identification process, plan must be accessible to employees and available to OSHA, engineering controls, autoclaves or sterilizing units, disinfectants, work practices, sharps, broken glassware, personal hygiene, regular hand washing, personal protective equipment (PPE), good housekeeping, contaminated clothing and laundry, Hepatitis B vaccine, sharps containers and regulated waste, universal precautions, and then Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.

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