ASHI Bloodborne Pathogens Training
OSHA-Compliant Certification for Workplace Safety
Course Overview
Protect your employees and ensure your business complies with federal regulations with the American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) Bloodborne Pathogens program. This course is expertly designed to help students understand what bloodborne pathogens are and, most importantly, how to reduce the risks of exposure for themselves and others.
Offered nationwide this program is specifically designed to assist your company in satisfying the annual training requirements of the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030).
Who Needs This Training?
This course is intended for any individual or employee who has a reasonable anticipation of contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) as a result of performing their designated job duties. This includes, but is not limited to, healthcare professionals, first responders, tattoo artists, housekeeping staff, and general industry employees assigned to first aid teams.
Comprehensive Course Curriculum
Our instructor-led course covers all essential topics required by OSHA, including:
Understanding the Risks
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Explained
Specific Bloodborne Pathogens (Hepatitis B & C, HIV)
How Pathogens are Transmitted
Prevention & Control Measures
Understanding Your Company’s Exposure Control Plan
Methods to Control Exposure Risk (Standard Precautions, PPE)
Communicating Hazards in the Workplace
Hepatitis B Immunization
Housekeeping & Decontamination
Properly Decontaminating Surfaces
Handling Regulated Waste
Managing Contaminated Laundry
Responding to an Exposure Incident
Immediate Steps to Take After an Exposure
Post-Exposure Follow-Up Procedures
Understanding Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
Certification & Completion
To earn certification, students must complete all course requirements as provided by an authorized ASHI instructor.
Certification Period: Valid for 12 months from the class completion date, fulfilling the OSHA requirement for annual training.
Written Exam: Optional, based on employer requirements.
Successful Completion: Based on achieving the core learning objectives.
Course Details
Course Length: Approximately 1 hour.
Format: Instructor-led, utilizing official ASHI materials including video presentations and student handbooks.
Location: Nationwide
Ensure your team is protected and your company is compliant. Contact us today to schedule your annual Bloodborne Pathogens training.