“Do I really have to train physicians in bloodborne pathogens? OSHA doesn’t require them to undergo training like the rest of the practice’s staff, does it?” asked the safety officer from a large ...

Although the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard has been around over three decades, it continues to confuse employers. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 is cited 300 to 500 times each year, making it a frequently ...

Bloodborne pathogens (BBP) are infectious microorganisms found in blood that can transmitted in a variety of ways (e.g., passing through our skin layer from a cut or stick, contact with our mucous ...

More than 5 million healthcare workers are at risk of exposure to a bloodborne pathogen, according to an Occupational Safety and Health Administration figure quoted in an IntelliCentrics blog post.

This program was developed and written by the Environmental Health & Safety Department (EHS) and is considered the campus standard for protecting faculty, staff, and students from exposure to ...