Enterprise HealthBBPBloodborne Pathogens Standard
OSHA's standard protecting workers from exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials.
Key facts
- OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.1030 protecting against blood/OPIM exposure.
- Requires an exposure control plan and HepB vaccine offered to at-risk staff.
- Mandates post-exposure evaluation and follow-up after exposure incidents.
What it means
The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) requires an exposure control plan, hepatitis B vaccination offered to at-risk employees, and post-exposure evaluation and follow-up after needlesticks or other exposure incidents. Tracking who is offered and who receives the HepB series, plus documenting exposure incidents, is a recurring occupational-health workflow in health systems.
Frequently asked
Who must comply with the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?
Employers whose workers have reasonably anticipated contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials — most commonly health-care and lab settings. They must maintain an exposure control plan and offer hepatitis B vaccination.
What happens after a needlestick?
The standard requires prompt post-exposure evaluation, source testing where possible, and follow-up that may include prophylaxis. Documenting the incident, baseline labs and follow-up in one record is essential.
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