In recent years TB has spread rapidly in the U.S. In 1996, alarmed OSHA officials issued a new set of Tuberculosis Safety Directives. These enforce the 1994 Center for Disease Control (CDC) Tuberculosis Prevention Guidelines - and allow for the wearing of new NIOSH-approved respirators/masks - as well as HEPA masks.
ALWAYS READY'S online training, "Guarding Against Tuberculosis as a First Responder" was created to assist facilities and operations whose employees are at risk for exposure to Tuberculosis - and who must conduct employee training as specified in CDC Guidelines.
Areas covered in this course include:
. The history of Tuberculosis as a disease
. Epidemiology and symptoms of Tuberculosis
. Modes by which Tuberculosis is transmitted
. The CDC Guidelines
. The Exposure Control Plan
. Recognition of exposure situations
. Practices to prevent exposure
. Administrative and engineering controls
. Selection and use of personal protective equipment (including respirators)
. And More.
ALWAYS READY'S "Online Interactive Training Library" offers the most cost-effective, stress-free, time-convenient and easily accessed regulatory compliance training available today. This course averages 45 minutes to complete, but each course-taker should work at a comfortable pace. It's divided into logical sections for easy understanding and retention.
How many people die due to tuberculosis? Over 2 million each year. In latent cases there is no outward tuberculosis symptom, but latent cases easily become full-blown TB. New drug-resistant strains are spreading in the U.S. Protect yourself and your employees. Have them take this online training, "Guarding Against Tuberculosis as a First Responder" today.
Select from 108 safety courses in ALWAYS READY'S online safety training library. And please preview: "Guarding Against Tuberculosis in Healthcare Facilities", "Guarding Against Tuberculosis in Institutional Environments" and "Indoor Air Quality".
