Many professions put employees in close proximity with blood, which may contain bloodborne pathogens. To address this health concern, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, established certain standards for limiting your exposure to potentially infectious materials. In this program, we'll take a look at what bloodborne pathogens are and what you need to know to deal with them. We'll cover ways to protect yourself and what you should do if you're exposed. This content...

Being trapped in a confined space as poisonous gas fills the air sounds like a nightmare, right? This could be a potential reality because more than 1.5 million American workers are sometimes required to work in confined spaces. The atmosphere in a confined space can become hazardous quickly. Accidents can cause workers to be buried alive, or flash flooding can occur. Of all the workplace fatalities tracked by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), about 3% occur in confined...

Most people work around electricity in some form or another. From overhead lighting to computers to power tools, electricity keeps them, and us working. It's easy to take electricity for granted; however, it's a potentially hazardous energy source. Exposure to electricity can lead to shocks, burns, and even death. Because of the seriousness of these hazards, it's essential that all employees understand the basics of electrical safety. In this course, we'll talk about the Occupational Safety and...