All school districts are required to provide training for all staff who are categorized as having occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Annual updates for these staff members are also required. Such training programs should strive to help individuals recognize the importance of routine use of appropriate exposure control practices and protective equipment/materials in protecting the health of all. No staff member should engage in any task requiring occupational exposure before receiving training in standard operating procedures, work practices and protective equipment required for the task. Furthermore, it is recommended that all staff receive training in exposure control to assure their continued good health.

The training must include:

1)     An explanation of the exposure control plan covering general and universal precautions to prevent transmission of all infectious diseases.

2)       An overview of potentially infectious diseases.

3)       An explanation of bloodborne  diseases, specifically Hepatitis B/Human Immunodeficiency

Virus, their modes of transmission and signs/symptoms.

4)     A hands-on explanation of protective measures, equipment and materials, and how to use them. Staff should also know where equipment and materials will be stored and how to clean or dispose of contaminated materials.

5)     A review of standard operating procedures that will ensure that all staff are prepared to take corrective action when the potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens or other infectious agents exist.

6)     Information about the Hepatitis B vaccine to ensure that staff are aware of its efficiency and safety as well as its benefits when applicable.

7)     Information about exposure incidents, the appropriate reporting procedures and the medical monitoring recommended in cases of suspected parenteral exposure.

8)      Available resources and services.