Objective

LO1: Define tuberculosis
LO2: List the symptoms of tuberculosis
LO3: Describe testing for tuberculosis
LO4: Describe the treatment of tuberculosis
LO5: State how to prevent the contracting of tuberculosis

Target Group

Oil & Gas Industry
29 CFR 1904.11
29 CFR 1910.134
29 CFR 1910.145

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required to sit this course.

Examination

The assessment is taken during the course and is within the expected duration.

Course Contents

The aim of this course is to provide you with an awareness of tuberculosis in the workplace. You will learn the definition of tuberculosis and common symptoms. You will also be able to describe testing for tuberculosis, how to treat it, and how to avoid contracting tuberculosis.
Employers should provide additional training when a new hazard/procedure/condition or piece of equipment is introduced into the workplace or “unscheduled” refresher training is recommended as directed to address inadequacies in knowledge and to address unsafe acts/deviations from procedures.