Bloodborne Pathogens Post-Exposure Evaluation and Follow-up for Emergency Response Employees
OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.
June 21, 2017
Mr. James R. Cross
Executive Director
National Association for Public Safety Infection Control Officers
9250 Mosby Street, Suite 100
Manassas, Virginia 20110
Dear Mr. Cross:
Employers must ensure that post-exposure follow-up procedures are provided.
OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.
October 29, 1999
Mr. Bruce Cunha, RN, MS, COHN-s
Director of Employee Health and Safety
Marshfield Clinic
Marshfield, WI 54449
Dear Mr. Cunha:
We apologize for the delay in our response to your letter of June 23, 1999 which was forwarded to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Office of Health Compliance Assistance (OHCA) by the Chicago Regional Office. You requested a clarification regarding the standard 29 CFR 1910.1030, "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens."
Employer's obligation to assure the accuracy of the sharps injury log.
OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.
January 12, 2006
Mr. William A. Hyman
Professor
Texas A&M University
Department of Environmental Engineering
233 Zachry Engineering Center
3120 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3120
Dear Mr. Hyman:
Confidentiality of employee post-exposure evaluations as it pertains to the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard; use of portable fans in phlebotomy collection rooms.
OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.
November 10, 2009
Ms. Kimberly Rice MLT (ASCP)
ICON Development Solutions
8307 Gault Lane
San Antonio, TX 78209
Dear Ms. Rice:
Clarification of "as soon as feasible" when conducting post exposure evaluations
OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.
November 27, 2013
Captain Cynthia Wilkerson, MSC, USN
Director, Center for Clinical Laboratory Medicine
Tricare Management Activity
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs
7700 Arlington Blvd., Suite 5101
Falls Church, VA 22042
Dear Captain Wilkerson: