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Bloodborne Pathogens and Biological Hazard Control

Workers who handle waste, provide first aid, clean facilities or care for others face exposure to blood, body fluids and other biological hazards that carry real infection risk. This course explains how pathogens are transmitted and how to break the chain through safe work practices, waste handling and post-exposure procedures. The content reflects the realities of clinics, waste operations and workplaces managing HIV, hepatitis and tuberculosis exposure in the African context.

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What you will be able to do

  • Explain how bloodborne and other biological hazards are transmitted at work.
  • Assess tasks and roles for exposure to blood, body fluids and infectious material.
  • Apply standard precautions, safe sharps handling and correct protective equipment.
  • Manage the segregation, storage and disposal of biohazardous waste.
  • Carry out a post-exposure procedure and arrange prompt medical follow-up.
  • Train staff and maintain the records that support an exposure control plan.

Course outline

  1. 01Biological hazards and routes of transmission
  2. 02Exposure assessment across roles and tasks
  3. 03Standard precautions and safe sharps handling
  4. 04Protective equipment for biological risks
  5. 05Biohazardous waste segregation and disposal
  6. 06Post-exposure procedures and follow-up
  7. 07Exposure control plans and record keeping

Who should attend

First aiders, cleaning and waste staff, healthcare support workers, laboratory assistants and safety officers responsible for controlling biological hazards.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
30 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Johannesburg2R10,000Register
1 to 2 Oct 2026Cape Town2R10,000Register
5 to 6 Oct 2026Durban2R10,000Register
6 to 7 Oct 2026Pretoria2R10,000Register
7 to 8 Oct 2026Windhoek2US$1,100Register
8 to 9 Oct 2026Gaborone2US$1,100Register
12 to 13 Oct 2026Maseru2US$1,100Register
13 to 14 Oct 2026Mbabane2US$1,100Register
14 to 15 Oct 2026Lusaka2US$1,100Register
15 to 16 Oct 2026Harare2US$1,100Register
19 to 20 Oct 2026Lilongwe2US$1,100Register
20 to 21 Oct 2026Blantyre2US$1,100Register
21 to 22 Oct 2026Mozambique2US$1,100Register
22 to 23 Oct 2026Nairobi2US$1,100Register
26 to 27 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100Register
27 to 28 Oct 2026Kigali2US$1,100Register
28 to 29 Oct 2026Kampala2US$1,100Register
29 to 30 Oct 2026Accra2US$1,100Register
2 to 3 Nov 2026Lagos2US$1,100Register
3 to 4 Nov 2026Cairo2US$1,100Register
4 to 5 Nov 2026Mauritius2US$1,100Register
5 to 6 Nov 2026Dubai2US$1,100Register
9 to 10 Nov 2026Online2US$900Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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