Biohazards
About Course
This online course covers major issues relating to biohazards in the workplace.
It starts with an overview showing how to identify, manage, control, and prevent workplace biohazards.
You’ll learn the simple, effective method of conducting a risk assessment to meet biohazard contamination prevention objectives.
We’ll show you how to identify biological hazards and develop a Control Plan.
We’ll also cover a range of workplace biohazards. Each section includes a definition, and details of symptoms and treatments.
The biohazards covered include:
Bloodborne diseases, influenza, tuberculosis, the health hazards associated with asbestos and the dangers of needle stick and sharps injuries.
You’ll learn about lead paint, and how to identify, remove, and dispose of it safely.
We’ll show you how to clean up after a flood and avoid dangers such as aeroallergenic mold.
You’ll discover the biohazards caused by insects and we’ll cover Toxoplasmosis and the biohazards associated with wildlife and animal attacks, including rabies and venomous snakes.
Course Content
Biohazards
Introduction
HIV and Hepatitis A and B
Hepatitis C and Influenza
Tuberculosis and Asbestos Exposure
Sharps Injuries and Lead Paint
Flood Clean-up
Insects
Toxoplasmosis and Animal Attacks