Who should complete this course?
This course is designed to train UAB Campus Employees on the principles and requirements of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) Standard. A copy of the completed training certificate must be maintained in the laboratory files and presented to the proper authorities upon request.
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Go to the Campus Learning System to complete this training course.
To access transcripts, log into Learning Locker.Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:- Identify potential sources and risks of exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens in their area.
- Implement containment controls to mitigate the exposure risk to Bloodborne Pathogens.
- Apply the precautions outlined in the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
- Apply the correct response procedures and treatment plan if exposure or injury occurs.
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2011 - Suture Needlesticks
2012 - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
2013 - Spills
2014 - Safer Needle Devices
2015 - Gloves - The First Line of Defense
2016 - Ebola - UAB Protocols and Procedures
2017 - Zika Virus
2018 - Exposure Control Plan
2019 - Infectious Aerosols{/slide}
- Agent-Specific Data & Safety Plan Template
- Biohazard Equipment Disinfection/Decontamination
- Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL)
- Bloodborne Pathogens (BIO500) Course Material
- Exposure Control Plan
- Guidelines for Human Xenograft Experiments at UAB
- Implementation of Controls
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
- OHSA Regulatory Definitions
- Risk Assessment Matrix
- UAB Biosafety Manual
- UAB Incident Reporting
- Treatment Providers for On-the-Job Injuries/Exposures at UAB
Call 205-934-2487 for more information.