Bloodborne Pathogens - Managing the Risk

Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV are three Bloodborne Diseases which are a concern in the workplace, but what is a Bloodborne Disease? How can it be passed from one person to another? What can you do to reduce your risk of exposure? And what should you do if you may have been exposed to a Bloodborne Disease?

This program covers:

• A definition of Bloodborne Pathogens

• Hepatitis C

• Hepatitis B

• HIV/AIDS

• How infection occurs

• Control of hazards

• Clean up of blood and body fluid spills

• Use of gloves and hand washing

• What to do if you have been exposed

The objective of this program is to increase awareness of Bloodborne Pathogens and by so doing, increase awareness of the standards for worker responsibility in observing and being active in daily safety procedures.

Bloodborne Pathogens can cause disease but the risks should not be over-dramatised.   Following procedures that have been laid down will go a long way to protect you from infection.

 

RUNNING TIME: 13 Minutes

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