Bloodborne Pathogens

Have you ever wondered why you get sick with a cold or the stomach flu? There are many different causes of diseases, but when you're speaking about an infectious illness, pathogens are to blame.…

  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, more often known as OSHA, regulates standards that protect employees from illness and injury. To maintain OSHA compliance, many businesses have to…

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 5.6 million health care workers in the U.S. face exposure to bloodborne pathogens every day. Exposure to infectious materials is part of your job,…

Over half of all nurses will suffer a needlestick incident at least once. These dangerous accidents will leave them at serious risk of contracting bloodborne pathogens (BBP).  Nurses are far from the…

Complying with OSHA's rules and guidelines is essential to ensuring the health and safety of your employees. Not only that, but it saves your practice from OSHA violations, which could lead to hefty…

In the medical and dental field, taking care of patients is a top priority. However, for healthcare employers, ensuring the safety and welfare of employees it's just as important. When it comes to…

Pathogens are microorganisms that cause disease in humans. These can be as simple as the common cold or as dangerous and virulent as the Ebola virus. Because pathogens have many modes of transmission…

Exposure to bloodborne pathogens is a significant workplace hazard for many people across various industries. Organizations with employees who work with blood must ensure that each person receives…