Biological Hazards (OSHA)

What is Biological Hazards (OSHA)?

Biological Hazards Safety Training (OSHA) equips workers and supervisors to identify, manage, and prevent exposure to microorganisms, fungi, plants, insects, and animals in the workplace. This OSHA-compliant course includes interactive modules, practice quizzes, a final written exam, and an employer-administered practical evaluation checklist. Participants learn to recognize hazards, follow safe work practices, use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and respond effectively to exposure incidents, ensuring a safer, compliant work environment.

Course Overview

Exposure to biological hazards can lead to infection, illness, or other serious health risks. Biological Hazards Safety Training (OSHA) provides workers and supervisors with essential knowledge to identify, manage, and prevent exposure to harmful microorganisms, fungi, plants, insects, and animals in the workplace.

This OSHA-compliant online course fulfills the required classroom training and includes interactive modules with practice quizzes, a final written exam, and an employer-administered practical evaluation checklist. The program emphasizes hazard recognition, safe work practices, correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and appropriate emergency response procedures.

Intended Audience

Employees working in environments with potential biological exposure
Supervisors responsible for workplace health and safety

OSHA Compliance

This training aligns with key OSHA standards, including:

29 CFR 1910 Subpart J – General Environmental Controls
29 CFR 1910 Subpart Z – Toxic and Hazardous Substances
29 CFR 1910.1200 – Hazard Communication
29 CFR 1910.134 – Respiratory Protection and Fit Testing Procedures
29 CFR 1910.141 – Sanitation
29 CFR 1910.151 – Medical and First Aid

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Recognize biological hazards and how they spread
Identify appropriate PPE and hygiene practices for protection
Apply safe operating procedures to prevent contamination
Respond effectively to exposure or injury incidents

Topic Overview

This course helps organizations create safer workplaces by teaching OSHA-compliant biological hazard control procedures that protect employees and promote health and safety awareness.

Course Topics

Microorganisms
Fungi
Plants
Insects
Animals

Course Duration

Approximately 75 minutes. Learners can pause and resume training as needed.

Pass Mark

An 80% score is required to pass. Participants have up to two attempts to achieve the
passing mark.

Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion,
available immediately for download and printing.

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Duration

Average Completion Time

The course takes approximately 75 minutes to complete. Learners can pause and resume as needed.

Testing

Knowledge Assessment

An 80% score is required to pass. Participants have two attempts to achieve the passing mark.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion, available immediately for download and printing.

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