Instructor: ADOSH Trainer Joe Ornelas

Title:  Bloodborne Pathogens and OPIM

 COURSE DESCRIPTION:  

The Bloodborne pathogens class is designed to give students an understanding of  employer’s duties in relation to the BBP standards and work place exposure control plans.  Class will also cover training, vaccination, and recordkeeping requirements. Students will gain knowledge of the protection offered to them under the scope of this standard.

Emerging diseases, specially vector-borne diseases such as WNV, Dengue, Chikungunya, St Louis Encephalitis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and deadly influenzas will be updated and pandemic preparations and controls for outdoor workers reviewed.

COURSE OUTCOMES

As a result of successfully completing this course, the student will be able to: 

• Explain the purpose and scope of the Bloodborne pathogen standards.
• Explain Vaccination requirements.
• Understand & explain the elements of the Written Exposure Control Program.
• Describe the Various protection measures available to them in the workplace.
• Identify the modes of transmission for illness caused by Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Explain training requirements.
• Describe several types of engineered devices designed to protect employees from exposure.
• Define other potential infectious materials OPIM as described in the standards

TOPICS

The following topics will be included to meet course outcomes: 

• Modes of Transmission
• Symptoms of illness
• Protective measures
• Vaccination requirements
• Exposure control Plans
• Engineered devices
• Training Requirements
• Post exposure follow-up care
• Various documentation elements required by the standards