Event Details
Stronger safety starts with smarter training. Learn how to protect your workforce from bloodborne pathogens with tools designed for all employees, including neurodivergent workers.
Some of the most dangerous workplace hazards are the ones you can’t see. This essential training reveals how bloodborne pathogens like Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV can pose serious risks—and how the right precautions can keep everyone safe. Learn simple, effective steps for preventing exposure, responding correctly, and protecting yourself and others.
This training also includes a dedicated section for employers, with practical strategies for training all employees—especially neurodivergent workers—using clear, accessible, and effective safety communication.
Don’t wait for an exposure to happen. Watch now and build a safer, healthier, and more inclusive workplace.
Presenters: Todd Culver and Katie Kinde
Learning Objectives:
-
The MIOSHA Standard
-
Employer responsibilities and requirements
-
Definitions - The diseases these pathogens can cause
-
Risky situations
-
Job tasks and categories
-
How to protect yourself
-
Employee Training Considerations
Details:
Duration: 1 hour
This is a virtual training.
Please ensure you have a working laptop, camera, microphone, and headphones to access the Zoom meeting.
Presenters Bios:
Todd Culver -
Todd provides leadership in developing programs, strategic initiatives, and financial plans, in accordance with the purpose, vision and values of the association.
He has been with the Association since 1995, also serving as Project Director and Assistant Director.
Todd serves on the Board of Directors for the Michigan Nonprofit Association; he was appointed by the Governor to serve on the Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services, and the Committee on the Purchas of Goods and Services from Community Rehabilitation Organizations.
He holds Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in English Language and Literature from The University of Michigan, and the Public Leadership Credential from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
Katie Kinde -
Katie is a 35 year old Autistic woman, who loves learning and helping others learn. Katie graduated with a Masters in Education with a focus in Learning Design and Technology in 2021.
She currently works for Incompass Michigan as the Education Coordinator, creating trainings, coordinating events, and handling certificate distribution. She also manages the entire online Learning Management System, which houses hundreds of courses for non-profit staff.
Katie has completed multiple Leadership programs in 2023-4, and has presented multiple times about Autism in the workplace. She became a co-leader in 2024 for the Michigan Advocates to End Seclusion and Restraint. She is now an official board member as of November 2025.
In her spare time, she loves gardening and gives free plants away to neighbors. She also loves playing videogames with her husband Andrew, walking her rescue yorkie Agro, making jewelry, drawing, and creating miniature houses.
-
This material was prepared under a Consultation Education and Training (CET) Grant, awarded by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA).
-
MIOSHA is a part of the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO).
-
Points of view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily reflect the view or policies of LEO.
