Why you need this video

Workers in many different occupations are at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS.  This exposure may be through needlesticks, sharps injuries, mucous membranes, and skin exposures.  First aid team members, housekeeping personnel in some settings, and nurses are examples of workers who may be at risk of exposure. 

Bloodborne pathogens training is essential for all at risk workers.  Workers and employers are urged to take advantage of available engineering controls and work practices to prevent exposure to blood and other body fluids. 

OSHA Regulations on Bloodborne Pathogen exposure

The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard was issued in 1991 to protect workers from this risk of exposure.  In 2001, in response to the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act, OSHA revised the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.  This revised standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030, clarifies the need for employers to select safer needle devices and to involve employees in identifying and choosing these devices.  The updated standard also requires employers to maintain a log of injuries from contaminated sharps.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration enforces this standard to eliminate or minimize occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.  According to OSHA, employees face a significant health risk as the result of occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials because they may contain bloodborne pathogens.  This exposure can be minimized or eliminated using a combination of engineering and work practice controls, personal protective clothing and equipment, training, medical surveillance, Hepatitis B vaccination, signs and labels, and other provisions. 

Items available

• Bloodborne Pathogens Prevention Video (DVD or VHS) plus Leader's Guide
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training Kit (BBP Prevention Video plus Power Point, Exposure Control manual, and Additional Information CD)
• Booklets
• Bloodborne Pathogen Safety Poster P811
• Power Point Presentation on CD-ROM
• Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Manual on CD-ROM
• Additional Bloodborne Pathogens Information on CD-ROM

Video details:

• Length: 16 minutes
• Format: DVD or VHS
• Language: English or Spanish
• Manufacturer: National Safety Compliance
• Comes with Leader's Guide on CD
• Addresses major areas for compliance:
  • Contents of the OSHA standard
  • Epidemiology & symptoms of bloodborne diseases
  • Modes by which bloodborne diseases are transmitted
  • The Exposure Control Plan
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Practices to prevent exposure
  • Signs, labels & containers
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Follow-up Procedures

Leader's Guide Contents

• Program Outline
• Quiz (English & Spanish)
• Answer Key
• Training Log / Sign-in Form
• Certificate
• Copy of OSHA Standard (1910.1030)
• List of Site Specific Information
• Wallet Card / ID Card