This course teaches basic precautions against the transmission of infection from biohazardous waste in the workplace. It describes the various categories of biohazardous waste and how infection can be transmitted by biohazardous waste. It also outlines standard safety precautions against transmission, and guidelines for the safe storage, treatment, and disposal of biohazardous waste. It also describes the steps for cleaning up a biohazardous spillage.
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Target Audience
All employees who handle or have responsibility for disposing of biological hazardous waste, including healthcare workers, dental workers, waste management personnel, maintenance personnel, school custodians, and housekeeping staff