This program includes information that will help students understand what bloodborne pathogens are and how risks of exposure can be reduced for themselves and others. Anyone who can "reasonably expect to come in contact with blood or potentially infectious materials" as part of their job should be considered for this program. Participants are introduced to precautionary practices that are recommended by organizations such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

ADET: Bloodborne Pathogen Training

The purpose of our program is to "…limit occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials since any exposure could result in transmission of bloodborne pathogens which could lead to disease or death!…" This program is designed to cover all employees who could be "reasonably anticipated" as the result of performing their job duties to face contact with blood and other potentially infectious materials.

Our program mandates Universal Precautions, (treating body fluids/materials as if infectious) emphasizing proper engineering controls and safe work practices. The standard stresses handwashing and requires/ensures that employees use this procedure following exposure to blood. It sets forth other procedures to minimize needlesticks, minimize splashing and spraying of blood during a First Aid emergency and ensures appropriate packaging of regulated wastes by labelling it as contaminated.

ADET's agenda for the Bloodborne Pathogen Training Program includes: general discussion on bloodborne diseases and their transmission, exposure control plan, engineering and work practice controls, personal protective equipment, hepatitis B vaccine, response to emergencies involving blood, how to handle exposure incidents, the post-exposure evaluation and follow-up program, signs/labels/colour-coding. There is also an opportunity for questions and answers.