Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens, Eighth Edition was developed for use as a manual within infection control courses offered through the Emergency Care & Safety Institute. This text is designed to meet the current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training requirements and to teach students and employees how to prepare for potential occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens, Eighth Edition includes: Up-to-date information supported by science and consistent with OSHA complianceSkill Drills that offer step-by-step explanations and visual summaries of critical skillsDetailed information on strategies for preventing or reducing exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens, such as HIV, the hepatitis B virus, tuberculosis, and other unusual infectious diseasesNew content addressing superbugs such as COVID-19 and EbolaGuidance on setting up an exposure control planECSI programs are offered in association with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Emergency Physicians-two of the most renowned medical organizations in the world. These organizations provide medical direction to ECSI and stand behind the content of our training materials. Our programs are consistent with ILCOR recommendations and meet or exceed the American Health Association (AHA) guidelines. To learn how to become an ECSI instructor or approved ECSI Education Center, visit https: //www.ecsinstitute.org/get-started/instructor. (c) 2022 104 pages