American Safety & Health Institute's Bloodborne Pathogens program includes information that will help students understand what Bloodborne pathogens are and how risks of exposure can be reduced for themselves and others. The program assists in satisfying the training requirements of the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
The initial class takes approximately 1-2 hours. Annual re-fresher classes generally last about 1 hour.