OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) estimates that 8 million
workers in the health care industry and related occupations are at risk of occupational
exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Employers must ensure that their workers receive regular training that covers:
OPIM - Occupational exposure to blood or Other Potentially Infectious Materials
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Bloodborne Pathogens
Background:
The viruses of main concern are:  
  • HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)
  • HPV (hepatitis B virus)
  • HCV (hepatitis C virus)
*Employer must review facility safety features such as location of fire/emergency exits, fire alarm pull stations,
evacuation routes, first aid kits, oxygen, and AED's.
*OSHA standards state that this course must be offered at least annually by employer at no cost to
employees and during work hours for those with occupational exposures to BBP.  www.osha.gov
  • Safety and prevention practices
  • Post-exposure procedures
OPIM puts you at risk for serious illness or death.  
Based upon the text Bloodborne Pathogens copyrighted 2006 American Safety &
Health Institute, Inc.
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  • Background information on BBP & OPIM's
BBP - bacteria & viruses present in the blood & bodily fluids of an
infected person that can cause disease to others