Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)
Learning objectives
- Explain the potential sources of bloodborne pathogens and how they are transmitted
- Identify best practices that you and your employer can utilize to prevent exposures to bloodborne pathogens
- List the actions you should take if you suspect you may have been exposed to a bloodborne pathogen
Course overview
This lesson will teach you to minimize your risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens in the workplace as well as how to respond to a potential exposure.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 20 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 187
English, Spanish, French Canadian, Korean, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Hindi, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Bosnian, Japanese, Dutch
Course Outline
- Identifying Potential Sources and Transmission Routes
- Preventing Exposure
- Responding to a Potential Exposure
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Z - Toxic and Hazardous Substances n 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens
- California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 5193. Bloodborne Pathogens
- Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines (CBSG)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024, April 3). Workbook for designing, implementing a evaluating A sharps injury prevention program. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/infection-control/hcp/sharps-safety/program-workbook.html
- ISO 16604:2004. ISO. (2025, April 15). Clothing for protection against contact with blood and body fluids n Determination of resistance of protective clothing materials to penetration by blood-borne pathogens
- World Health Organization. (2016, November). lGuidelines on core components of infection prevention and control programmes at the national and Acute Health Care Facility Level.r World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241549929, Accessed May. 2025.