- Course Introduction
- 01: Evidence, Science & DNA
- 02: Forensic Biology
- 03: DNA Extraction & Quantitation
- 04: DNA Amplification
- 05: Amplified DNA Product Separation
- 06: STR Data Analysis & Interpretation
- 07: Population Genetics & Statistics
- 08: Communicating Results
- 09: Other DNA Markers & Technologies
- Course Resources
- Quality Assurance Standards
- CODIS
- Safety
- Introduction
- Safety Requirements
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
- National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Laboratory Accreditation
- Scientific Working Group on DNA Analysis Methods (SWGDAM)
- National Fire Protection Associate (NFPA)
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
- Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories (QAS)
- International Labour Organization (ILO)
- Components of a Safety Program
- Works Cited & Online Links
- Literature
- Laboratory Training Manual
President's DNA Initiative
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Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology
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Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology
DNA Analyst Training
Bloodborne Pathogens
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All personnel with the potential for exposure to blood or other bodily fluids should be trained in the area of bloodborne pathogens and the laboratory biological materials exposure control plan.
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In general, the laboratory’s bloodborne pathogen section of the safety manual will follow the OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens.
The standard discusses:17
- The scope of the bloodborne pathogen standard
- Who is affected by the standard
- Definitions
- The creation of an exposure control plan
- Universal Precautions
- Engineering/work control practices
- Hepatitis B vaccination
- Employee exposure
- Communication of hazards to employees
- Training
- Labeling
Click here to read the Bloodborne Pathogens standard on the OSHA website.
