Bloodborne pathogens are pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. The pathogens include, but are not limited to: Hepatitis Viruses and Human ...

According to a NIOSH study, over a quarter of private dental practices that participated in the study do not have a site-specific bloodborne pathogens exposure control plan (ECP). The study was ...

This half-day workshop covers three topics: bloodborne pathogens, emergency action plans, and hazard communication. The workshop is taught by an OSHA-authorized trainer who is also a certified safety ...

The requirements of OSHA’s bloodborne pathogens standard can be found in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations at 29 CFR 1910.1030. The standard’s requirements state what employers must do to ...

This course covers the development and implementation of Exposure Control Plans (ECP). Course topics include understanding the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, determing potential exposure and ...

It's not written in blood, but the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a new compliance directive for enforcing the bloodborne pathogens standard that was revised in January ...

Two former OSHA staffers identified the agency's most-cited violations during 25 years of enforcement (1991-2015), presenting their findings at AIHce EXP 2018. PHILADELPHIA -- Having an OSHA standard ...

In one of the largest studies of its kind, researchers assessed the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens among nonhospital based registered nurses, and found that nearly one out of 10 of the more ...

In a recent report, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration listed the most frequently cited bloodborne pathogen violations in surgery centers. According to the report, OSHA has increased ...

The Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan (ECP) is a key document to assist Calvin University in implementing and ensuring compliance with MIOSHA rules 325.70001 - .70018, “Occupational Exposure ...

The Facilities Management of the Physical Plant is committed to protecting the health and safety of its employees who may be affected by some of its activities. In accordance with the OSHA Bloodborne ...