Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease. Funeral professionals must comply with OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard and develop an exposure control plan to minimize or eliminate exposure. This course provides an overview of the OSHA standard, describes various bloodborne pathogens and their signs, and instructs on proper cleaning and response to incidents. It also covers recordkeeping techniques for compliance.

• understand the history of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard and the requirements it imposes on employers
• recognize proper ways to safeguard against transmission of bloodborne pathogens
• understand how to react properly upon the occurrence of a bloodborne pathogens incident
• describe the recordkeeping requirements that must be met to stay in compliance with the law