A Bloodborne Pathogens Course is designed to satisfy two requirements: To educate workers on the risks they may face with exposure to bloodborne pathogens (BBPs) and provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills to mitigate and prevent transmission. To satisfy the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requirement that mandates annual training and certification for all …
Bloodborne pathogens are infectious diseases that can be transmitted through blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM). Bloodborne pathogens can result in the transmission of bloodborne diseases from one person to another if exposure controls and precautions are not followed. The most common bloodborne pathogens include Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, and HIV. The resulting diseases can be …
The main focus of our business here at bloodbornecertification.com is not tattooing per se, but a huge number of our customers come to us to get their bloodborne pathogens certification for tattoo artists when they are applying for their tattoo license. But what if you are not quite there yet? In this article we take …
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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has aggregated and updated information from individual disinfectant lists to create a new list called the EPA-Registered Antimicrobial Products Effective Against Bloodborne Pathogens (HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C) [List S]. The agency’s freshly released list combines product information from the following former EPA disinfectant lists: List C: …
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OSHA regulations for hospitals include all applicable common workplace safety and health standards, plus any that apply to the specific services provided by the healthcare facility or its operations. Here are some examples: Common Workplace Safety and Health Standards may include: Specific Healthcare Safety and Health Standards may include: Healthcare Operations Safety and Health Standards …
OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) does require that employers make immediate confidential medical evaluation and follow-up available for workers who have an exposure incident, such as a needlestick. An exposure incident is a specific eye, mouth, other mucous membrane, non-intact skin, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM). A …
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As an employer, are you aware of the potential risks of bloodborne pathogens in your workplace and the dangers these could present to your employees? Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms that can be present in blood or human bodily fluids. They can cause serious infections and diseases that in some cases can be life-threatening. These pathogens …
You may have come across the terms ‘bloodborne pathogens certificate’, ‘bloodborne pathogens training, ‘bloodborne pathogen certification’, ‘OSHA bloodborne training’ and numerous other variations and mixtures of these terms. You just need the certification for a new job, but it can all feel a little confusing, so in this article we cut through the noise and …
When a person suffers a cardiac event their heart may stop functioning normally. This event is called Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) and it happens to around 250,000 people each and every year. Workplace electrocution, low oxygen environments for example in confined spaces, over exertion, and extreme heat are just some of the many factors that …
A study found that some American healthcare workers are not adequately trained for, nor protected from bloodborne pathogens. The report discovered specifically that 28% of privately owned dental practices did not have a site-specific written bloodborne pathogens exposure control plan (ECP). Of this 28% – half of that number declared no intention to implement an …
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In this article we take a look at the question: what are the six OSHA violation types? Emphasis is provided on examples for each violation in the context of the bloodborne pathogens standard. There are six types of OSHA violation. Serious Other-than Serious Willful or Repeated Posting Violation Failure to Abate Violation De Minimis Violation …
If you are a tattoo artist, or a body modification artist – or you are thinking of becoming one – you are probably aware that to get a tattoo license most states require a bloodborne pathogen certificate from a reputable training provider with a tattoo specific BBP course. The second most common state requirement is …
At some point in their career, many hotel employees might be required to respond to a medical incident. This is likely to happen if one of the following circumstances occurs: Basic first aid is required for any individual on premises (e.g respiratory issues, cuts & wounds, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, assault, slip/trip/fall, etc.) A Homicide occurs A …
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Tattoos are more popular than ever, with nearly half of Americans under 40 having at least one tattoo in 2024. However, getting a tattoo is not without risks, and you should be aware of the potential dangers and how to prevent them before you get inked. One of the most common risks of getting a …
It’s 3:30PM and you are at home in bed with the sniffles, a sore throat, and runny nose. Suddenly your cellphone rings. It’s your boss. There’s a problem at work. Your heart sinks. “Hi,” you say in a raspy voice, “what’s happening?” Your boss explains that there was an accident. A contractor cut himself trailing …
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Millions of people in the USA are required to take OSHA training for Bloodborne Pathogens annually. It’s an integral part of job safety for all workers who may be at risk of exposure to human blood or other bodily fluids as part of their job. This, of course, includes healthcare workers, tattoo artists and others who …
Worker safety and OSHA compliance are inextricably linked with Infection Control policies and procedures. Pathogenic microorganisms that can be found in human blood and can cause disease in individuals are known as bloodborne pathogens. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), and other infections are among them. Why is the …
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In every occupational setting – risks – or the circumstance in which people are exposed to hazards – cannot be prevented. In the wake of devastating incidents that have resulted in injuries and deaths to workers, a consensus was agreed upon by the federal government that workplace safety should not simply be a matter of …
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Over the last decade, a large number of individuals have been effected by unprotected protected health information.These violations can cost businesses millions of dollars in lost revenue annually because of fines or lawsuits. There are major breaches of trust in patient care and confidentiality as a result of this. That is why, the Health Insurance …
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How to Get a Tattoo License: Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents So, it’s 2024, another new year, that came around fast! Now you’ve decided to finally take the plunge and become a licensed tattoo artist, or open your own studio. Congratulations! The question probably on your mind …
