All at-risk employees will receive initial and annual training by taking the follow SLAC training course:

• ES&H Course 258, Blood-borne Pathogens Awareness

This training covers the epidemiology, symptoms, and transmission of blood-borne pathogen diseases. In addition, the training program covers, at a minimum, the following elements:

• A copy and explanation of the OSHA blood-borne pathogen standard
• An explanation of the SLAC ECP and how to obtain a copy
• An explanation of methods to recognize tasks and other activities that may involve exposure to blood and OPIM, including what constitutes an exposure incident
• An explanation of the use and limitations of engineering controls, work practices, and PPE
• An explanation of the types, uses, location, removal, handling, decontamination, and disposal of PPE
• An explanation of the basis for PPE selection
• Information on the HBV vaccine, including information on its efficacy, safety, method of administration, the benefits of being vaccinated, and that the vaccine will be offered free of charge
• Information on the appropriate actions to take and persons to contact in an emergency involving blood or OPIM
• An explanation of the procedure to follow if an exposure incident occurs, including the method of reporting the incident and the medical follow-up that will be made available
• Information on the post-exposure evaluation and follow-up that the employer is required to provide for the employee following an exposure incident
• An explanation of the signs and labels and/or color coding required by the standard and used at this facility
• An opportunity for interactive questions and answers with the person conducting the training session.

Training materials for this facility are available at through the ES&H Training Group.