Training in disease transmission and biohazards control is required for all employees, volunteers, and students with occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens before engaging in exposure-related job and/or educational activities. This training is required annually thereafter. The Health and Safety Coordinator shall notify such individuals when they are due for the annual training activity.

Training can be obtained through either the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, or through the Office of Clinical Affairs at no cost to a student, volunteer, or employee. The training will be made available during working hours.

B. Training Records

The Health and Safety Coordinator will maintain training logs for the duration of the employees' employment plus three years. The training log will include the following:

Dates of training sessions;
Contents or summary of the training;
Name and a qualifications summary of the person conducting the training; and
Names of all persons attending the training.

C. Training Course Content

All students, staff, and faculty at risk for occupational exposure to bloodborne diseases will receive training in personal protection. New personnel shall be trained prior to being assigned to tasks where potential for exposure exists. This training will be provided using videotapes and seminars and will include the following:

The epidemiology, symptoms, modes of transmission, and prevention of bloodborne disease including HIV and Hepatitis B as well as possible risks to a fetus from bloodborne pathogens;
Hepatitis B vaccine's availability, efficacy, safety, and benefits;
Methods for recognizing tasks and activities that may involve exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials;
Discussion of universal precautions and barrier techniques. It shall also include the selection, proper use, and limitations of personal protective equipment;
The decontamination and/or disposal of personal protective equipment;
The meaning of any warning signs, symbols, or labels used in the facility to identify infectious waste or contaminated items, as well as explanation of other signs, labels, and color coding required by the bloodborne pathogen standard;
The procedures to follow when an injury or accidental exposure occurs including follow-up medical care to be provided by the University and reporting requirements by an employee;
The information required of the University to provide and to maintain following an exposure incident;
A copy of the bloodborne pathogen standard to be provided to participants along with an explanation of its contents;
A review of the Exposure Control Plan of the School of Dentistry and how it may be obtained; and
A question and answer session with the trainer.