Biological Hazards Awareness (Bloodborne Pathogens and Legionella)
A practical, visual introduction to the biological hazards you can meet at work, the germs carried in blood and body fluids, sharps injuries, Legionella in water systems and diseases caught from animals. Learn how these hazards get into the body, the controls that reduce the risk, exactly what to do if you are exposed and where immunisation fits, as paced slides with diagrams, a real workplace decision scenario, quick self-checks and legal detail tailored to your state or territory.
~40 minutes100% online, self-paced6 months access from the day of course start
What You Will Learn
Recognise the main types of biological hazard at work, bloodborne pathogens, sharps, Legionella and zoonotic (animal-borne) risks
Describe how micro-organisms enter the body and which roles face the greatest exposure
Apply the hierarchy of controls to reduce biological risk, including safe sharps handling and water-system management
Respond correctly to a blood or body-fluid exposure, including immediate first aid and reporting
Explain how immunisation and health monitoring support the control of biological hazards
Course Content
1. What biological hazards are
2. Bloodborne pathogens & sharps
3. Legionella & water systems
4. Zoonotic & environmental risks
5. Controls, exposure response & immunisation
6. Apply it: a workplace decision scenario
Final Assessment - 10 questions, 80% pass mark, retakes available
Who This Course Is For
Cleaning, healthcare, waste and recycling, water-system, laboratory support and outdoor workers and anyone who may come into contact with blood, body fluids, contaminated water or animals at work.
Accreditation: This is a non-accredited awareness course. It does not issue a unit of competency and is not a substitute for role-specific clinical, infection-control, laboratory biosafety or licensed training your workplace may require. It is general information only, not medical advice, immunisation and any post-exposure treatment must be arranged through a registered health practitioner (for example, the Q fever vaccine can only be given after pre-vaccination screening).
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$39.00
Prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.
Duration
~40 minutes
Format
100% online, self-paced
Lessons
6
Assessment
10 questions (80% to pass)
Certificate
Instant, verifiable
Access period
6 months access from the day of course start
Who it’s for
Cleaning, healthcare, waste and recycling, water-system, laboratory support and outdoor workers and anyone who may come into contact with blood, body fluids, contaminated water or animals at work.
Level
Beginner
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