Bloodborne Pathogen Awareness

The Nevada Department of Business and Industry (Nevada OSHA) requires, under the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 29 CFR – 1910.1030 that employees with occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens participate in a training program at least annually. This training program contains an explanation of the epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne diseases; modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens; use and limitations of methods that will prevent or reduce exposure; types, selection, use, location, removal, handling, decontamination and disposal of personal protective equipment; information on the hepatitis B vaccine; procedures to follow if an occupational exposure incident occurs; and signs and labels denoting biohazard materials or waste.