Webinar describes about various blood-borne pathogens, the risks when exposed to these materials, the ways to handle and protect yourself from exposure.

1. OSHA Blood Borne Pathogens
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2. Instructor Profile:
Dr. Kenneth S. Weinberg is an independent consultant located just south of
Boston, MA. He has worked with a variety of companies regarding OSHA regulatory
requirements and compliance with these regulations. He has also worked as the
Director of Safety at a major Harvard teaching hospital in Boston.
Dr. Weinberg is an experienced lecturer and has written several books related
to workplace safety requirements. In addition, Dr. Weinberg has taught the elements
of blood-borne pathogens and the regulatory requirements to a wide range of
audiences, including healthcare professionals, research professionals and others, who
do not regularly come into contact with blood or body fluids.
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3. Description:
This topic will describe the various blood-borne pathogens, the risks when
exposed to these materials, the ways to handle and protect yourself from exposure.
The webinar will also discuss the regulations surrounding employee protection and the
requirements that employers must follow to implement these protections.
The webinar will in detail discuss about protective equipment and materials,
as well as the techniques for cleaning up after a spill or exposure. Anyone who uses or
comes into contact with hazardous blood borne pathogens or potentially infectious
blood borne material must be trained about the various infectious agents and how to
deal with them.
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4. Why Should you Attend:
Blood-borne pathogens include materials such as Hepatitis B, HIV, and Hepatitis C.
When handling blood or other body fluids it is important to be aware of how these
infectious diseases may affect you if you are not properly protected and educated about
these hazards.
Also, employers and employees should be aware of all of the requirements in
place, such as exposure control plans or the availability of vaccines that can help protect
employees who may be exposed to these materials.
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5. Objectives of the Presentation:
 What are blood-borne pathogens, Who is at risk
 Where , besides blood, may these materials be encountered
 What are the potential effects of exposure
 What must you and your employer do if you are or
suspect an exposure, What are your rights
 What equipment and techniques should you use to
prevent or reduce the possibility of exposure
Who can Benefit:
Laboratory personnel, phlebotomists, researchers and clinicians who deal with
fresh or unfixed tissues and blood, anyone who is tasked with being responsible for
cleaning up spills that might involve blood or body fluids (ex. Custodians)
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6. Live Session - How it works
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Recorded Session - How it works
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 Please click on the link to access the session
 Presentation handouts in pdf formate will be mailed to you
 Get certification of attendance.
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