Overview:
This webinar will provide up to date information about what constitutes blood borne pathogens from infectious materials, as well as other potentially infectious materials. The webinar will provide answers about how to prevent exposures, deal with spills or exposures should they occur, and the how to recognize the hazards of blood borne pathogens
A thorough description of the types of infections of concern for blood borne pathogens, how one might be exposed, the differences between blood born infections and other potentially infectious materials, methods for dealing with potential exposures or spills, and the requirements from OSHA to protect workers from exposure or to track exposures if they occur.
Areas Covered in the Session:
- Infectious materials
- Other potentially infectious materials
- Prophylactic techniques that might be available
- Use of personal protective equipment
- Policies and procedures required by OSHA to protect workers
Who Will Benefit:
- Safety Professionals
- Administrators
- Lab Workers
- Those who might be exposed to blood borne pathogens