OSHA Required Training – Bloodborne Pathogens – 29 CFR 1910.1030 - a PDH Online Course for Engineers, Surveyors and Architects

OSHA Required Training – Bloodborne Pathogens – 29 CFR 1910.1030

Course Outline

This four hour course provides an overview and detailed analysis of OSHA’s "general industry" regulations for bloodborne pathogens – 29 CFR 1910.1030. The course material is divided into ten components as follows:

Executive Summary
OSHA Fact Sheet: Bloodborne Pathogens
OSHA Fact Sheet: Protect Yourself When Handling Sharps
OSHA Fact Sheet: Reporting Exposure Incidents
OSHA Fact Sheet: Hepatitis B Vaccination – Protection for You
OSHA Fact Sheet: Holding the Line on Contamination
OSHA Fact Sheet: Securing Medical Catheters
OSHA Standard Interpretations: Most Frequently Asked Questions Concerning the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
OSHA Document #: 3186 Model Plans and Programs for the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazard Communications Standards
OSHA Standards 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens

The Executive Summary, written by H. Wayne Harper, P.E., provides a concise explanation of the OSHA standard’s key elements in relation to the responsibilities of employers, and employees. After completing this course, the student will have a greater understanding of OSHA’s bloodborne pathogens standard and the actions necessary to fulfill its regulatory requirements.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Learning Objective

At the conclusion of this course, the student will:

Be knowledgeable of OSHA stipulated employer responsibilities;
Be knowledgeable of OSHA stipulated employee rights and responsibilities;
Understand what bloodborne pathogens are and their primary resulting diseases;
Be knowledgeable of the written exposure control plan’s required elements;
Be familiar with universal / standard precaution methods emphasizing engineering and work practice controls;
Be aware of additional practices for HIV and HBV research laboratories and productive facilities;
Understand the rights and requirements for Hepatitis B vaccinations of employees;
Be familiar with hazard communication guidelines for compliance;
Understand OSHA training requirements for the bloodborne pathogens [29 CFR 1910.1030 (g) (2)];
Be knowledgeable of employer recordkeeping requirements;
Be aware of the most frequently asked questions concerning the bloodborne pathogens standard and OSHA’s responses; and
Be familiar with a bloodborne pathogens standard model plan.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for all engineers and workplace managers.

Benefit for Attendee

Attendees of this course will understand the requirements of OSHA’s bloodborne pathogens standard and the actions necessary to obtain regulatory compliance.

Course Introduction

Within the United States millions of employees enter the workplace each day, some of which encounter bloodborne pathogens. To help ensure the safety of these employees, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has regulated requirements for bloodborne pathogens via 29 CFR 1910.1030. This standard was designed to prevent more than 200 deaths and 9,000 bloodborne infections every year. While the standard was primarily aimed at hospitals, funeral homes, nursing homes, clinics, law enforcement agencies, emergency responders, and HIV/HBV research laboratories, anyone who can "reasonably expect to come in contact with blood or potentially infectious materials" as part of their job is covered by the standard. In a concise manner, this course documents the key provisions and training requirements of OSHA’s bloodborne pathogens standard, as well as, providing supplemental information helpful to understanding related issues. A thorough understanding of this standard would benefit all engineers and workplace managers.

Course Content

The course content is contained in the following PDF file:

OSHA Required Training – Bloodborne Pathogens – 29 CFR 1030

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Course Summary

OSHA has generated the bloodborne pathogens standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) to help increase employee safety in the workplace. This course documents these regulatory requirements and presents supplemental information helpful to understanding related issues. Additionally, a model written plan for bloodborne pathogens is provided. Implementing these means and methods will greatly assist engineers and workplace managers in obtaining regulatory compliance.

Related Links

For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites or web pages:

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration via http://www.osha.gov/
Alaska Occupational Safety and Health via http://labor.state.ak.us/lss/oshhome.htm
Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health via http://www.ica.state.az.us/Divisions/osha/index.html
California Division of Occupational Safety and Health via http://www.dir.ca.gov/occupational_safety.html
Connecticut Division of Occupational Safety and Health via http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/osha/osha.htm
Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health via http://hawaii.gov/labor/hiosh
Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration via http://www.in.gov/dol/iosha.htm
Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Enforcement via http://www.iowaworkforce.com/labor/iosh/index.html
Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health via http://www.labor.ky.gov/osh/
Maryland Occupational Safety and Health via http://www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/mosh.html
Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration via http://www.michigan.gov/miosha
Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health via http://www.doli.state.mn.us/mnosha.html
Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration via http://dirweb.state.nv.us/OSHA/osha.htm
New Jersey Public Employee Occupational Safety and Health via http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lsse/employer/Public_Employees_OSH.html and http://www.nj.gov/health/eoh/peoshweb/
NM Occupational Health & Safety Bureau via http://www.nmenv.state.nm.us/Ohsb_Website/index.htm
New York State Plan for Public Employee Safety and Health via http://www.labor.state.ny.us/workerprotection/safetyhealth/DOSH_PESH.shtm
North Carolina Safety & Health Division via http://www.nclabor.com/osha/osh.htm
Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration via http://www.orosha.com/
Puerto Rico Occupational Safety and Health Administration via http://www.dtrh.gobierno.pr/PROSHA.asp?m=6
South Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Administration via http://www.llr.state.sc.us/Labor/Osha/index.asp
Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration via http://www.state.tn.us/labor-wfd/tosha.html
Utah Occupational Safety and Health via http://www.laborcommission.utah.gov/UOSH/index.html
Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Administration via http://www.labor.vermont.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=74
Virgin Islands Division of Occupational Safety and Health via http://www.vidol.gov/Units/OSHA/OSHA.htm
Virginia Occupational Safety and Health via http://www.doli.virginia.gov
Washington Division of Occupational Safety and Health via http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/default.asp
Wyoming Occupational Health and Safety via http://wydoe.state.wy.us/osha

Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.