This booklet will walk you through the development of a comprehensive plan to meet the OSHA requirements and the Centers for Disease Control Guidelines for protection of workers from tuberculosis. The guide will help you conduct a proper risk assessment to determine whether or not your workplace needs a respiratory protection program.

If you are in need of a program, forms, compliance monitors and other relative OSHA documents are presented.

This book will walk you though step-by-step what needs to be taught regarding bloodborne pathogens and tuberculosis. The format allows for integration of your Exposure Control Plan. Companion slides may be purchased for $170.00

Course content includes a review of the disease process and discussion of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, Syphilis and tuberculosis. This discussion covers risk assessment, epidemiology, signs and symptoms, and postexposure management. The course book also addresses workplace specific procedures for infection control, proper use and requirements for personal protective equipment, cleaning, disinfection and sterilization, laundry issues, and medical waste disposal issues.

Post-exposure management is presented in detail to include the Centers for Disease Control post-exposure protocols. These important protocols are presented in an easy to follow flow chart format. References and reference materials to support the curriculum are included as well. Course books are updated each February which enable you to stay up to date.