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Workshop:
Bloodborne Pathogens & Personal Protective Equipment
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April 29, 2009
Monroe, CT
10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon, Registration 9:30 AM
This seminar is open to CIRMA members only
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This workshop condenses two OSHA workshop into one. The first
half of the workshop introduces participants to the requirements
of 29 CFR1910.1030, Bloodborne Pathogens. Emphasis will be
placed on developing the knowledge and skills necessary to
develop and administrate the program and training as required by
the rule.
There are over 100 types of bloodborne pathogens, such as
viruses, bacteria, and parasites, that can be present in the blood or
other body fluids of infected humans. In some municipal job
functions bloodborne pathogen exposure is a real threat.
Topics presented in the first part of the workshop include:
- Code requirements for the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen
Standard
- Awareness of Bloodborne Pathogens in the workplace
- Assessment of Bloodborne Pathogens including proper
precautions and protection relative to potential exposures
- Actions to be taken upon exposure to Bloodborne
Pathogens
The second half of this workshop explores the types of personal
protective equipment (PPE) available with emphasis on assessing
workplace hazards. Hazards exist in almost every workplace.
Ideally, they should be eliminated at their source. When this is not
feasible or engineering and administrative controls not effective,
CONN-OSHA requires the use of PPE to safeguard employees.
PPE is equipment, such as respirators, gloves, and head, eye, and
foot protection, worn by workers to minimize exposure to
occupational hazards and prevent injury. Employees often need to
wear PPE to protect themselves from workplace hazards that could
cause injury, illness, and death. Employers are required to determine if PPE should be used
to protect their workers on the job. Wearing PPE does not reduce
the hazard itself, nor does it guarantee permanent or total protection
for workers. If PPE is to be used, a PPE program should be
implemented to ensure protective equipment is worn properly and
its limitations understood.
AUDIENCE
- Public Works Directors,
Supervisors & Employees
- Risk Managers
- Fire Chiefs and Fire Safety
Officers
- Police Chiefs/Training
Officers
- Parks & Recreation
Directors, Supervisors &
Employees
- School Custodians
- School Nurses
- Maintenance Personnel
SPEAKERS
Joey Barbera
Senior Risk Control Consultant
CIRMA Risk Management Services
In the insurance Risk Management Field, Joey has provided
Risk Management consulting to various public agencies that range from Public Housing Authorities
to Section 8 and low income housing across the country focusing on General Liability, Fleet and Property. Joey also has experience in Security and Emergency Medical Response as he spent 5 years as a volunteer within his home town's Fire Department. Joey has a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Sociology with a Concentration in Criminal Justice from Central Connecticut State University and has been certified as a Public Housing Manager, a Licensed Producer, and a Licensed Casualty and Property Adjuster.
WHERE
EDITH WHEELER MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Community Room)
773 Monroe Turnpike
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-2850
COST per attendee
This seminar is open to CIRMA members only and is free of charge
DIRECTIONS
From I-84 (East or West):
From Interstate 84, East or West, take exit 11. At the end of the exit turn
right at the traffic light. At the next traffic light, turn right onto Route 34.
Continue on Route 34 for 5 to 6 miles to the Intersection of Route 34 and
Route 111. Turn right onto Route 111 and continue for approximately 3
miles. Once you pass the Monroe Town Green on the right, the Library
will also be on your right.
From I-95 or Merritt Parkway (Rte 15) North or South:
Take the Route 25 North exit, toward Danbury; continue on Route 25 to
the end of the multiple lane highway. Turn right at the light onto Route
111. Turn right on Route 111 and continue for approximately 3 miles.
Once you pass Route 110 on your right, the Library will be on your left.
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