Bloodborne Pathogens Program Management

The training “Bloodborne Pathogens Management Program” introduces participants to the risks of infections caused by bloodborne pathogens, their routes of transmission, and the fundamental methods for preventing and controlling workplace exposure.

The training covers the main types of bloodborne pathogens, including Hepatitis B virus (HBV), Hepatitis C virus (HCV), and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), as well as the main symptoms of these infections and their routes of transmission.

Participants will become familiar with the key components of the employer’s Exposure Control Plan (ECP), jobs with a high risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, exposure control measures, personal protective equipment, issues related to Hepatitis B vaccination, procedures for responding to exposure incidents, and requirements for post-exposure cleanup and waste management.

Program Components

1. Bloodborne Pathogens and Health Risks

• The concept and main types of bloodborne pathogens;
• Hepatitis B virus (HBV), Hepatitis C virus (HCV), and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV);
• Main symptoms of HBV, HCV, and HIV infections;
• Routes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens;
• Common misconceptions regarding transmission and their correct interpretation.

2. Exposure Risk Assessment and Control

• Employer’s Exposure Control Plan (ECP) and its key components;
• Jobs and activities with a high risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens;
• Methods for controlling exposure risks associated with bloodborne pathogens;
• Engineering and work practice controls;
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and its proper use.

3. Prevention, Immunization, and Response to Exposure Incidents

• Hepatitis B vaccination and employee rights;
• Procedures for responding to bloodborne pathogen exposure incidents;
• Fundamental principles of employee protection and follow-up measures following exposure;
• Workplace cleanup requirements and reduction of exposure risks;
• Post-exposure cleanup procedures.

4. Waste Management and Safety Communication

• Collection, handling, management, and disposal of hazardous waste;
• Principles of safe handling of potentially infectious biological materials;
• Fundamental requirements for workplace sanitation and hygiene control;
• Requirements and methods for communicating information and warnings about chemical hazards;
• Practical application of measures for preventing and controlling exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Who Is This Training For?

✅ Occupational safety professionals;

✅ Professionals working in occupational safety and health;

✅ Company managers and senior management personnel;

✅ Persons responsible for implementing exposure control measures;

✅ Medical personnel and professionals working in the healthcare sector;

✅ Personnel working in cleaning and waste management;

✅ Employees whose work involves contact with blood or other potentially infectious biological materials;

✅ Representatives of organizations where there is a risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

⏱️ Duration: 5–7 hours

📍 Format: Certificate Training – Theoretical and Practical Components

📜 Certificate: Issued upon successful completion of the final assessment (exam).