OSHA Practice Standards for Funeral Professionals

Overview

Understanding OSHA compliance rules and regulations is critical for funeral professionals as they assure safe employment conditions for the working population. This course addresses important OSHA standards and regulations governing safe practices for funeral homes, including the OSHA Formaldehyde Standard, the Bloodborne Pathogen Standards, and Personal Protective Equipment. The course also covers appropriate preparation room procedures, the proper treatment of sharps, and corrective actions. 

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Objectives

  • Understand the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) and OSHA's specific safety requirements for funeral homes
  • Know the proper treatment of sharps, ventilation systems, the bloodborne pathogen standard, and personal protective equipment (PPE), along with a list of violation categories and the associated penalties and sanctions should a violation occur
  • Cover the seven main functions of OSHA, the OSHA formaldehyde standard, and the proper preparation room procedures along with corrective actions should an accident occur. 

Designed For:

Funeral professionals at all stages in their careers




Course Information

Adding additional credit may change exam requirements.