BBP Training and Reference

If you already hold a Bloodborne Pathogens certificate, you know the basics. What you may not know is that OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.1030 standard requires annual renewal, in practice this means repeating the full course once a year to avoid losing compliance, and potentially exposing your employer to fines. Whether you’re due for your yearly…

A gym can seem like a low-risk environment for dangerous pathogens until a member splits a knuckle on a barbell or suffers a nosebleed on a yoga mat. In these moments, your staff faces the same biohazard risks as healthcare workers. Under OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030, fitness centers must provide Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) training…

Workplace safety is always a priority, and understanding potential threats is critical for everyone’s health. You need clear, reliable information to minimize risks when dealing with any body fluids. That means knowing exactly what to do and how to protect yourself on the job. This comprehensive resource is your ultimate guide to Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP), which…

A Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate is required for jobs where employees face potential exposure to human blood or other infectious materials (OPIM). OSHA mandates this certification to protect employees in various industries from health risks associated with bloodborne pathogens.  Jobs in healthcare, law enforcement, body modification, scientific research, and education often require this training to ensure…

Whether you’re working in a hospital, in a janitorial role, a laboratory, or transporting hazardous substances, the possibility of coming into contact with infections like HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C is  very real. Bloodborne pathogens are dangerous microorganisms found in human blood and other body fluids that can cause disease.  How to avoid the…

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:  These four…

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…

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.  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has the power to issue fines for five of…

Nail salons, hair salons, barbershops, and cosmetology clinics are places of relaxation and self-care. But beneath the surface, these businesses involve regular exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM), for example, from cut cuticles, nicked skin during shaving, accidental punctures, and shared tools. This makes bloodborne pathogens (BBP) certification an essential requirement for…

Workers who are exposed to bloodborne pathogens must use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect themselves from dangerous microorganisms. PPE refers to specific garments or equipment that protect you from being exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM). Through the use of personal protective equipment, blood and other potentially infectious materials are…

In blood donation centers, blood-borne disease outbreaks have been recorded since the 1970s. Donation centers are a high-risk environment for transmission as a result of certain procedures, which could explain the high rates of blood-borne illnesses documented among donors. The blood supply in the United States is now safer than it has ever been. Yet,…

In this FAQ we take a look at some frequently asked questions about bloodborne pathogens. These questions come from people just like you who are trying to find out information online about bloodborne pathogens in general and in the workplace. What do people ask about Bloodborne Pathogens? These are some of the questions people type…

This short quick reference guide provides guidance on bloodborne pathogen cleanup for workers and employers in general workplaces (Non-Healthcare and Non-Laboratory Settings). How to Clean and Decontaminate Surfaces in Accordance with the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard These are general guidelines to follow when performing cleaning and disinfection in a workplace where there is a risk of…

This article reviews why Bloodborne Pathogens training for janitorial employees is necessary and important. Bloodborne pathogens are found in human blood and other body fluids such as synovial fluid. Facility employees such as janitors, housekeepers, custodians, and cleaners may be at risk of exposure to blood and other body fluids in the workplace. If proper…

In 1991, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard on occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens (29 CFR 1910.1030).  In accordance with OSHA’s regulations under this standard, fire and EMS (emergency medical services) employers are required to provide initial hire and annual refresher bloodborne pathogens training for firefighters to all employees….

Every single year, people from across the United States become infected by serious bloodborne pathogens. Some of these viruses and bacteria result in diseases that are treatable but other bloodborne infections can result in chronic conditions that cannot be treated and can only be managed. Everyone who has a reasonable risk of occupational exposure to…

The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard requires that all workers who may be occupationally exposed to blood and other human body fluids complete a Bloodborne Pathogens training course that includes information on common bloodborne pathogens.  OSHA mandate that all Bloodborne Pathogens training courses cover the ‘big three’, most common Bloodborne Pathogens, which are Hepatitis B (HBV),…

In common with anyone who works with young children, childcare providers are inevitably exposed to blood at some point in their working lives and, by extension, are at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Children are prone to nose bleeds; they also frequently have slips and falls, suffer cuts and scrapes, and sometimes get into…