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Workshop:
Bloodborne Pathogens and Personal Protective Equipment
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July 21, 2009
North Grosvenordale, Connecticut
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Registration begins at 12:30 PM
This seminar is open to CIRMA members only
SUMMARY
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.
The second half of this workshop explores the types of personal
protective equipment (PPE) available with emphasis on assessing
workplace hazards.
| Employee Safety Series
Bloodborne Pathogens & Personal Protective Equipment
is one of many informative workshops in CIRMA’s Employee
Safety Series. This workshop is free to CIRMA members. For
more information about CIRMA workshops, please email CIRMA at
cirmaworkshop@ccm-ct.org.
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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
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
Luc Pentz
Risk Management Consultant
CIRMA Risk Management Services
Luc Pentz serves as a Risk Management
Consultant for CIRMA’s Risk Management
Services. Luc has worked at CIRMA for the past
three years developing and implementing special
projects, products, and consultative services. Luc holds a B.S.
Degree in Criminal Justice from Quinnipiac University, and is
currently pursuing his Masters in Business Administration and
Associates in Risk Management designation through Quinnipiac
University’s School of Business. Luc provides proactive Risk
Management consultation for CIRMA’s Workers’ Compensation
and Liability-Auto-Property membership.
WHERE
THOMPSON PUBLIC LIBRARY/COMMUNITY CENTER
934 Riverside Drive (Route 12)
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9779
COST per attendee
This seminar is open to CIRMA members only and is free of charge
DIRECTIONS
From POMFRET and the WEST:
- Take Route 44 to Putnam.
- Turn onto Route 12 North and follow for
approximately 5 miles.
- The library is on the left.
From KILLINGLY and the SOUTH:
- Take I-395 North to Exit 98 (Route 12) – exit is on the LEFT.
- Follow for approximately 2 miles.
- The library is on the left.
From I-84:
- Take I-87 to Exit 73 (Union).
- Turn right onto Route 190.
- Turn right onto Route 171 through Bigelow Hollow.
- At junctions of 197 & 171, bear left onto Route 197.
- Cross Route 198, then Route 169, staying on Route 197 until the junction of Route 131.
- Take right onto Route 131, which turns into Route 12 South.
- The library is on the right.
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