Information and Training
Employees, including part-time and temporary employees, who will perform tasks where occupational exposure may take place must participate in bloodborne training, including hands-on practice, prior to initial assignment.
Bloodborne pathogens training should include hands-on practice.
- Training must be provided at no cost during working hours.
- Training materials used should be appropriate in content and vocabulary to the educational and literacy levels and are conveyed in the language of the employees.
- Training materials should clearly state the objectives of the training.
- Trainers should be knowledgeable in the subject matter covered by the training program as it relates to the workplace.
- Employees should have an opportunity to practice procedures, ask questions, and receive answers with trainers.
- If computer or online training is used, it should must provide an opportunity for a competent person to be available to answer questions via phone, internet chat, or email within 24 hours.
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