Bloodborne Pathogens and Needlestick Prevention
Enforcement
Sections of Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
Most Frequently the Subject of Citations
Citations are from October 2013 - August 2025 in order of frequency. Note: All citations refer to a workplace where the employer has employees with reasonably anticipated exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials during the performance of their work duties.
- 1910.1030(c)(1)(i) Establishment of a written Exposure Control Plan.
- 1910.1030(g)(2)(i) Provide training for each employee at no cost during work hours.
- 1910.1030(f)(1)(i) Availability of HBV vaccination and post-exposure evaluation and follow up.
- 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv) Exposure plan shall be reviewed and updated at least annually.
- 1910.1030(f)(2)(i) HBV vaccination to be made available by employer within 10 days of hire.
- 1910.1030(d)(2)(i) Use of engineering and work practice controls.
- 1910.1030(f)(2)(iv) Employee HBV vaccination declination must be signed if declined.
- 1910.1030(c)(1)(v) Solicit input from non-managerial employees.
- 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv)(B) Document annually consideration and implementation of safer medical devices.
- 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(B) Training shall be provided annually.
OSHA Directives: Instructions to OSHA Staff
This section highlights guidelines related to bloodborne pathogens and needlestick prevention.
- Rules of agency practice and procedure concerning OSHA access to employee medical records. CPL 02-02-072. Provides guidance concerning application of the rules of agency practice and procedure when accessing personally identifiable employee medical records. (2007).
- Model Exposure Control Plan found at: Bloodborne Pathogens. (2003).
- Enforcement Procedures for the Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens. Includes revisions mandated by the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act. (November 27, 2001).
- Multi-Employer Citation Policy. CPL 02-00-124 [CPL 2-0.124], (December 10, 1999).
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Enforcement Letters of Interpretation
This section highlights letters of interpretation (official letters of interpretation of the standard) related to bloodborne pathogens and needlestick prevention, 29 CFR 1910.1030, which are available on osha.gov under Enforcement; use "bloodborne" as a search expression.