Laboratory Bloodborne Pathogens Training
Needle Sharps Safety Training

Description

OSHA-Compliant Online Training for Laboratory Personnel

Protect your laboratory staff, reduce exposure risks, and maintain OSHA compliance with comprehensive online Bloodborne Pathogens and Needle Sharps Safety training. This course provides practical guidance for identifying exposure hazards, implementing prevention strategies, and responding effectively to contamination incidents in laboratory environments.

Who Should Take This Course?

This online Laboratory Bloodborne Pathogens course is designed for employees and professionals who work in laboratory settings where exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials may occur.

This training is ideal for individuals who:

• Perform tasks in laboratory or research environments
• Handle needles, sharps, or small quantities of hazardous materials
• Work with bloodborne pathogens or biological specimens
• Need OSHA-required refresher or onboarding training
• Range from entry-level laboratory staff to experienced scientific professionals

The course is especially valuable for laboratories seeking to strengthen workplace safety programs and improve employee awareness regarding exposure prevention and contamination control.

OSHA Regulations Covered in This Training

This course includes information related to important OSHA standards and regulatory requirements, including:

• 29 CFR 1910.1030 — Bloodborne Pathogens
• 29 CFR 1904.8 — Needlestick and Sharps Injury Recording Criteria
• 29 CFR 1904.9 — Medical Removal Recording Requirements
• 29 CFR 1910.1027 Appendix F — Biological Monitoring Protocol Guidance

The training is designed to help employers meet federal workplace safety training obligations while educating employees on safe laboratory practices.

Course Objectives

The primary goal of this course is to help laboratory personnel recognize, prevent, and respond to bloodborne pathogen exposure hazards. Participants will learn how to:

• Identify bloodborne pathogen risks in laboratory settings
• Understand how infectious diseases are transmitted
• Apply universal precautions and exposure prevention strategies
• Reduce contamination risks for themselves and others
• Safely manage needles, sharps, contaminated materials, and waste
• Respond appropriately to accidental exposure incidents
• Support an effective workplace exposure control plan

The course also reinforces best practices for maintaining a safer laboratory environment and improving workplace compliance with OSHA standards.

Why Bloodborne Pathogens Training Matters

Laboratory employees who work around blood or potentially infectious materials face serious occupational risks if proper safety procedures are not followed. Effective bloodborne pathogen training helps organizations:

• Reduce workplace exposure incidents
• Improve laboratory safety culture
• Support OSHA compliance efforts
• Minimize contamination risks
• Educate employees on emergency response procedures
• Protect workers, coworkers, and the public

Proper training is an essential part of every laboratory safety program.

Corporate & Site-Specific Training Options

Organizations can customize this course by adding company-specific safety policies, laboratory procedures, and workplace hazard controls. Employers are encouraged to supplement this online training with site-specific instruction covering:

• Facility emergency procedures
• Company safety protocols
• Laboratory-specific hazards
• Specialized equipment usage
• Internal exposure control plans

Documented, job-specific training helps strengthen compliance programs and improve overall workplace safety performance.

Course Modules

This course includes the following training sections:

• Overview & Regulatory Requirements
  • Introduction to bloodborne pathogen regulations and OSHA compliance obligations
• Bloodborne Pathogen Diseases
  • Understanding common infectious diseases and associated health risks.
• Modes of Transmission & Exposure Determination
  • How pathogens spread and how workplace exposure risks are identified.
• Exposure Control Measures
  • Prevention strategies including engineering controls, PPE, and universal precautions.
• Emergency Procedures & Exposure Control Plans
  • Proper response procedures for exposure incidents and contamination events.
• Final Examination
  • 25-question assessment requiring a minimum passing score of 70%.

Course Format & Completion Requirements

Course Format & Completion Requirements

This self-paced online course is divided into multiple sections that guide learners through key laboratory safety concepts step-by-step.  After completing all training content, students must:

• Pass the final exam with a score of 70% or higher
• Complete a brief course evaluation
• Verify their identity

Upon successful completion, students will receive an official course completion certificate.

Students may retake the final exam as many times as necessary to achieve a passing score.

Continuing Education Credits

This training is authorized for:

• 3 Contact Hours
• 0.3 CEUs
• REHS Continuing Education
• IACET Continuing Education

While these continuing education units are commonly accepted by multiple accrediting organizations, students should verify acceptance requirements with their own licensing or certification agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course OSHA compliant?

Yes. This course covers major OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens requirements and related needlestick and sharps safety regulations applicable to laboratory personnel.

Who needs bloodborne pathogens training?

Employees who may be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials during their job duties should receive bloodborne pathogens training.

Does this course include a certificate?

Yes. Students receive a certificate of completion after successfully passing the final exam and completing all course requirements.

How long does the course take?

Course completion times vary by learner, but most students complete the training in approximately 3 contact hours.

Can I retake the final exam?

Yes. Students may retake the final exam as many times as necessary to earn a passing score.

Are continuing education credits included?

Yes. This course provides 3 contact hours (0.3 CEUs) for eligible continuing education purposes.

Is this training appropriate for laboratories?

Yes. The course is specifically designed for laboratory workers handling sharps, biological materials, or potential exposure hazards.

Can employers use this course for onboarding?

Yes. Employers commonly use this course for new employee orientation, refresher training, and OSHA compliance education.

Do I have to finish the course in one sitting?

No. Our training is learn-at-your-pace and will resume where you last left off when you log back in.

Can I take this course from more than one computer or mobile device?

Yes. You will sign in using your username (provided email address at the time of purchase), and a password, set up by you.