OSHABloodBorne 2013 - OSHA's BloodBorne Pathogen Standard - Webinar By MentorHealth

Overview: This topic will describe the various bloodborne pathogens, the risks when exposed to these materials, the ways to handle and protect yourself from exposure. The webinar will also discuss the regulations surrounding employee protection and the requirements that employers must follow to implement these protections. The webinar will, in detail, discuss, protective equipment and materials, as well as the techniques for cleaning up after a spill or exposure.
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Why should you attend: Bloodborne pathogens include such materials as Hepatitis B, HIV, and Hepatitis C. When handling blood or other body fluids it is important to be aware of how these infectious diseases may affect you if you are not properly protected and educated about these hazards. Also, employers and employees should be aware of all of the requirements in place, such as exposure control plans or the availability of Vaccines , that can help protect employees who may be exposed to these materials.
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Areas Covered in the Session:
What are bloodborne pathogens
Where , besides blood, may these materials be encountered
Who is at risk
What are the potential effects of exposure
What must you and your employer do if you are or suspect an exposure
What are your rights
What equipment and techniques should you use to prevent or reduce the possibility of exposure
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Who Will Benefit:
Laboratory Personnel
Phlebotomists
Researchers and Clinicians who deal with fresh or unfixed tissues and blood
Anyone who is tasked with being responsible for cleaning up spills that might involve blood or body fluids (ex. Custodians)
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Dr. Kenneth S. Weinberg, Ph.D. is an independent consultant in environmental health and safety. Dr. Weinberg has consulted for several companies in the areas of OSHA Injury and Illness reporting, as well as auditing for OSHA inspections. He has worked as the Director of Safety at Mass. General Hospital in Boston for almost twelve years, and has written several books on the topics of health care safety, OSHA, and Indoor Air Quality. He has also written several articles for prominent national safety publications, and serves on the editorial advisory boards for safety publications. He Also has been Administrator of the Health Care Divisio0n of the American Society of Safety Engineers, and is a member of several panels that advice on safety related matters.
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