OSHA Annual Retraining for Medical Facilities

Overview

OSHA Annual Retraining for Medical Facilities satisfies OSHA's annual bloodborne pathogens retraining requirements for healthcare employees exposed to this hazard, and takes a best practices approach to hazard communication retraining. The course covers topics such as biohazardous waste, vaccinations, decontaminating equipment, and tips for working with and labeling hazardous chemicals. Employees will be able to identify potentially infectious materials at their facilities, protect themselves from hazardous chemicals, and describe how a facility’s OSHA program helps employees avoid exposure to safety hazards. The course also meets GHS awareness requirements by covering Safety Data Sheets, pictograms, and the new labeling systems.

OSHA Annual Retraining for Medical Facilities

Learning Objectives

• Describe how to respond in the event of smoke or fire in the work area
• Describe your employer's OSHA program that helps you prevent exposures to bloodborne pathogens, such as HIV, HBC, and HBV
• List what to do if you are exposed to blood or other potentially infectious material
• Ensure that engineering controls, safe work practice controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE) are in place for all identified hazards
• Locate your practice's OSHA safety manual containing the written Hazard Communication Plan and an Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens
• State which chemicals are hazardous and how you can protect yourself from exposure
• Demonstrate how to use labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)/Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to protect yourself from hazardous chemicals

OSHA Annual Retraining for Medical Facilities

Why HCPro eLearning?

Features of HCPro’s Online OSHA Training Courses:

• Revised to include the required GHS updates
• Video scenarios that demonstrate how to comply with OSHA standards
• Many courses include downloadable resources to help safety officers or managers further educate employees and identify gaps in required OSHA plans or training
• “Test Your Knowledge” questions throughout the course act as knowledge pit stops to ensure students are mastering the information
• Audio presentation to keep staff engaged

Benefits of of HCPro’s Online OSHA Training Courses:

• Convenient online format allows staff to train at their own pace and on their own schedule
• Track employees’ progress and demonstrate OSHA compliance
• Validate employees’ proficiency in each topic with final exams
• Interactive design and audio narration keeps students engaged
• Save money: With our bulk-pricing option, the more you train, the less you pay
• Training is suited for all settings, including acute care hospitals, and ambulatory centers