COURSE
Infection and Exposure Control Training
(formerly Bloodborne Pathogens Training)
Course Overview
Infection and Exposure Control Training provides participants with a foundational understanding of biological hazards, routes of exposure, and effective control measures in the workplace.
The course focuses on how infections are transmitted, how to reduce exposure risk, and the practical steps workers should take to protect themselves and others when there is potential contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials.
Duration: Approximately 2 to 3 hours, depending on class size. Larger groups may require additional time.
Duration:
- Approximately 2 to 3 hours, depending on class size. Larger groups may require additional time.
Delivery Options:
Infection and Exposure Control Training can be delivered:
- Onsite for employers
- Through scheduled public sessions
Training Method
Instruction includes:
- Instructor-led discussion
- Practical demonstrations
- Applied examples relevant to workplace exposure scenarios
The course emphasizes realistic workplace application and prevention-focused decision-making.
Course Content
Participants receive instruction covering key concepts and practical controls, including:
- What infections and exposure hazards are
- Overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and employer responsibilities
- Types of biological hazards
- How disease transmission occurs
- Universal precautions and exposure prevention principles
- Understanding exposure risk in the workplace
- Public Health Agency of Canada recommendations
- Immunization considerations
- Engineering controls and safe work practices
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) selection and use
- Procedures and best practices for spill and exposure clean-up
- Hand hygiene protocols
- Proper glove removal techniques
Who Should Attend
This course is appropriate for:
- Workers with potential exposure to blood or bodily fluids
- Supervisors and managers
- Health and safety representatives
- Employees working in environments where exposure risk may exist
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