Bloodborne pathogens training in Amharic

What OSHA requires about language

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(vi) says training material must be appropriate in content and vocabulary to the educational level, literacy and language of employees.

OSHA's 2010 Training Standards Policy Statement applies the same idea to all its training requirements: employers must present training in a manner employees understand. If an employee does not understand English well enough, training only in English does not meet the requirement.

What is in Amharic

All nine lessons are narrated in Amharic, and every slide has Amharic text. The 20-question test is in Amharic, with an 80% pass mark and free retakes. Narration speed can be set from 0.5× to 2×, and the course works on a phone.

A learner can switch to English or Spanish at any time before the test without losing completed lessons.

The certificate

The certificate is issued in English so employers, schools and inspectors can read it, and it names Amharic as the training language. It carries a verification number and QR code that anyone can check online. Enter your name in Latin letters at checkout, because that is how it prints on the certificate.

For employers with Amharic-speaking staff

Home care agencies, nursing homes, hospital housekeeping contractors and cleaning companies can buy seats and send each person a code or an email invite. Each person chooses their own language, so one order can cover English, Spanish and Amharic speakers. A dashboard shows who has finished, their certificate numbers and retrain dates.

Online training does not replace the employer's own part: site-specific information such as where the exposure control plan is kept, the post-exposure procedure, and a person staff can ask questions.

Questions

How much does the Amharic course cost?

$18 per person, the same as the English and Spanish course. Employers get lower per-seat prices for 10 or more seats.

Is the test in Amharic?

Yes. The 20-question test is in Amharic. You need 80% to pass and can retake it at no cost.

Will my employer accept an online certificate?

OSHA does not approve or accredit bloodborne pathogens courses; each employer decides what training it accepts. The course covers training elements (A) through (M) of 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii), and the certificate can be verified online by number.