Bloodborne Pathogen Training
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Not every school employee is occupationally exposed to bloodborne pathogens. It is still important for all employees to understand the dangers of infection to these pathogens and safe practices to minimize their risk. For more information review Board of Education Policy 8-16, specifically Regulation 8-16 D & E.
It is recommended that all employees review this course yearly.
It is REQUIRED by OSHA guidelines that all employees in a High Risk position complete this course yearly. This course must be completed before the tenth (10th) working day of each school year or the tenth (10th) working day of employment for new employees hired after the beginning of the school year.
For employees required (High Risk) to complete this course yearly:
After viewing the sessions, you must meet with your site-based trainer for review. Please ask questions and clarify information pertaining to bloodborne pathogen procedures during the meeting with the site-based trainer. Prior to the meeting, print and review the Training Acknowledgement Form (Session 9); take the form to the meeting with the site-based trainer.
Each school has an Exposure Control Plan in the school office for employee reference. Your school based trainer and school nurse are available for questions.
Click the links below to begin the training. These links are repeated at the bottom of each information page for easy navigation.
Session 1 - Bloodborne Pathogens
Session 3 - Recognition of Bloodborne Pathogen Exposures
Session 4 - Personal Protective Equipment
Session 5 - Housekeeping and Environment Issues
Session 9 - Training Acknowledgement Form
The following links provide additional information:
Handwashing (Click here to watch a video of the correct way to wash your hands.)
Gloves (Click here to watch a video of the proper procedure to put on and remove your gloves.)
Mask (Click here to watch a video on how to put on a mask.)
OSHA (Click here to view the web site that contains the complete standard.)
Hepatitis B Vaccine (Click here to view the vaccine information sheet.)