For EMS and other healthcare professionals, accidental exposure to bloodborne pathogens is a constant risk.
Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in the blood. They can cause diseases like hepatitis […]
“There’s blood everywhere! This looks like a crime scene!” If these are the first words out of your mouth when you enter a bloodborne pathogens class, turn […]
Until 1992, 9,000 people suffered preventable bloodborne infections every year. Could proper OSHA bloodborne pathogens training have prevented many of those infections? It’s very likely.
OSHA enacted the Bloodborne Pathogens […]
When you think “bloodborne pathogen training”…well, you probably don’t.
Unless you’re a healthcare worker or homophobic, bloodborne pathogens probably don’t cross your mind all that often.
But bloodborne pathogens can […]
Those who work in an environment that could expose them to bloodborne pathogens will want to make sure that they remain as safe as possible. When working in […]
Many different types of occupations today can be considered hazardous for one reason or another. Those who are working in the medical field will find that one of […]
Do you work in an environment that is going to expose you to bloodborne pathogens? If so, you will want to make sure that you understand exactly what bloodborne pathogens are, the dangers […]
If you work in a hospital, a blood bank, a tattoo shop, or if you are in any position where you might be in contact with blood during your line of work, you are going […]
Do you really need to take a bloodborne pathogens test? When you take a job that requires you to work in a location that could include exposure to […]
Many professions put workers in a position to which they are exposed to human blood or bodily fluids. Obviously, this includes the roles of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare workers. It also includes […]
