VHS English Version Product Number: V000B2IVEO
DVD English Version Product Number: V000B2I9EO
VHS Spanish Version Product Number: V000B2IVSO
DVD Spanish Version Product Number: V000B2I9SO
List Price: $229.00
Classification: Regulatory Compliance
Length of Video(in Minutes): 24
Year Produced: 1998
Publisher: MARCOM Group Ltd., The
Description: MARCOM’s ''Bloodborne Pathogens in Commercial and Light Industrial Facilities'' Videotape Program... updated to incorporate the latest medical language and guidelines... has been specifically created to assist facilities in fulfilling the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard's (29 CFR Part 1910.1030) training requirements. Bloodborne diseases are a serious concern in the United States. ''Hepatitis B'' infects over 70,000 people annually, and has over one million ''carriers'' in the U.S. The HIV virus, which usually leads to AIDS, currently infects over one million people. Because of the increasing problems with these diseases, in 1991 OSHA passed a ''Bloodborne Pathogens'' regulation.
The Videotape includes information on the contents of the standard, epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne diseases, modes by which bloodborne disease is transmitted, the exposure control plan, recognition of exposure situations, practices to prevent exposure, HBV vaccination, emergency procedures, signs and labels, selection and use of personal protective equipment, and more. The Videotape Program comes with a comprehensive Leader's Guide, reproducible Scheduling & Attendance Form, Employee Quiz, Training Certificate and Training Log.
Bloodborne Pathogens in Commercial and Light Industrial Facilities Video DVD Excerpt: Exposure to bloodborne diseases is a seriousconcern in today's world. Because of this in 1991 OSHA created a new regulationdealing with bloodborne pathogens, the disease causing micro organisms found inhuman blood, as well as human blood components and human products. This programwill show you how exposure to bloodborne pathogens occurs, so you can helpprotect yourself and others. You may also want to read the regulation itself,your course instructor will show you where to find the nearest copy. While there are a number of bloodborne pathogens those causing; hepatitis B,hepatitis C and HIV pose the greatest threat. Human immunodeficiency virus orHIV is the newest of the bloodborne pathogens and is spreading rapidly. It isbelieved that over 1 million people in the have already been infected. Currently no vaccine existsto prevent infection of HIV and there is no known cure. Symptoms experiencedcan vary, they include; weakness, fever, sore throat, nausea, headaches,diarrhea and other flu like symptoms. However many people with the HIV virusshow no apparent symptoms for years after their initial infection.
