Bloodborne Pathogens & Needlestick Prevention

This course presents an overview of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, including an explanation of the history and creation of the standard and its updates. It also discusses some of the scenarios in which a person might sustain a needlestick injury, the potential pathogens one may be exposed to in the workplace, and ways to prevent and respond to a potential injury.