First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)

Understand why OSHA mandates training on bloodborne pathogens and how an exposure control plan guides all facility staff in prevention, hepatitis B vaccination, and immediate post-exposure steps.

Protect yourself from blood borne pathogens by practicing universal precautions, proper handwashing, and appropriate PPE such as gloves, goggles, face shield, mask, or gown based on the situation.

Act quickly after contact with blood by removing gloves, washing exposed skin, rinsing mucous membranes with water, reporting the incident, and following employer protocols; dispose of gloves and sharps properly.

Report exposure to blood or bodily fluids immediately to activate prevention and care. Employers follow OSHA policies, provide baseline testing, and may offer medical evaluation while keeping information confidential.

Learn the basics of first aid, scene safety, handwashing, and personal protective gear, and how to activate EMS, assess responsiveness, perform CPR, and use a first aid kit.

Identify signs of low blood sugar in diabetes and respond by giving sugar-containing drinks or glucose gel; call 911 if symptoms persist.

Identify seizure signs and causes, including epilepsy. Learn safe care steps for a seizure: move to the ground, cushion the head, position on side, call 911, and monitor.

Recognize shock by causes—infection, blood loss, dehydration, or heart problems—and signs like pale gray skin or dizziness; call 911, have person lie down and elevate legs, and stay with them.

Learn to manage nosebleeds with personal protective equipment and eye protection. Apply pressure below nasal bone for 5–10 minutes without tilting the head back; seek care if breathing is affected.

Learn how to manage puncture wounds and impaled objects, including when to apply direct pressure, leave objects in place, stabilize with gauze, and seek emergency care.

Identify causes and symptoms of eye injuries and learn immediate care, including irrigation for irritants and chemical exposure, and when to call 911 for serious cases.

Spinal injuries arise from falls, car crashes, or sports, with head injuries possible. Maintain high suspicion and stabilize the head and neck to prevent spinal cord injury while awaiting help.

Learn first aid for bone and joint injuries, including scene safety, applying gauze and ice, splints, and when to call 911 for open wounds, dislocations, or abnormal joints.

Assess burns from heat, electricity, or chemicals; cool with water, apply a dry dressing, avoid ice, ensure scene safety with PPE, and call 911 for large or facial burns.

Identify signs of bites and stings and provide first aid. Remove ticks and bee stingers, clean wounds, and seek medical care for severe reactions or potential rabies risk.

Identify heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and sunburns, and apply first aid by cooling, hydrating, and moving to a cooler environment; call 911 for heat stroke.

Identify how sunburns result from UV radiation, their symptoms, and practical care: avoid sun exposure, stay hydrated, apply aloe vera, and use ibuprofen for comfort.

Explore the causes, symptoms, and care of frostbite from cold exposure and windchill, including waxy skin and numb tissue. Treat with warmth, remove wet clothing, avoid rubbing, and seek care.

Schedule your onsite training, complete the mandated bloodborne pathogens course, commit key information to memory, and keep certificates for annual renewal to stay protected and confident on the job.