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Over five million workers in health care related fields are at risk to exposure to bloodborne pathogens, such as the HIV virus and hepatitis B virus. Designed to meet the current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training requirements, Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens, Sixth Edition is designed to teach students and employees how to prepare for potential occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens, Sixth Edition also includes supplemental information on airborne pathogens, such as tuberculosis, and other unusua

This 58-page full-color manual is designed to complement the 2 to 2.5 hour National Safety Council Blood and Airborne Pathogen course. It focuses on teaching people how to protect themselves and others from blood and airborne pathogens and what to do if there is an exposure. Specific pathogens covered include Hepatitis viruses, HIV, and Tuberculosis. Also covered are OSHA standards and expectations, the concept of universal precautions and personal protective equipment. McGraw-Hill Public Safety Website

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