Understand germs, hygiene basics & key biohazard safety steps to protect yourself and others in this free online course

This course builds a solid foundation in infection control and workplace safety. You will learn how germs spread, how to recognize common pathogens, and the difference between direct, indirect, airborne, and droplet transmission. Step by step guidance explains key risk factors and daily prevention habits that protect everyone at work and in shared spaces. You will also learn when extra precautions are needed.

Topics cover hygiene practices like proper handwashing, safe sanitizer use, and maintaining clean environments. You will explore biohazard awareness, safe sharps handling, hazard symbols, and procedures for dealing with spills or bodily fluids. The course also explains how to choose PPE correctly, dispose of waste safely, and follow emergency contact protocols. You will review what to do after exposure and how you should report incidents.

Whether you work in healthcare, education, hospitality, or any role with public contact, this course gives you tools to stay protected and promote a safer workplace. You will build confidence in responding to incidents and develop a safety first mindset that can make a lasting impact on those around you. This course has been reviewed and approved by Nur Syifa Fikri, an Internal Medicine Resident with a Specialist Degree in Internal Medicine. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/enesfikri/. Enroll now to strengthen your knowledge.