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29 CFR 1910.1030: Bloodborne pathogens

Subpart Z—Toxic and Hazardous Substances

Where workers can be exposed to blood or other infectious materials, the employer needs a written exposure control plan, free hepatitis B vaccination, training every year and safe handling of sharps.

18,140citations since 2015
7,045employers cited
76%serious, willful or repeat
$0median penalty per item

OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1910.1030 18,140 times since 2015, against 7,045 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $16,882,235 at their current amounts.

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The parts of the rule cited most

1910.1030(c)(1)(i) · 2,645 citations

(c) Exposure control—(1) Exposure Control Plan. (i) Each employer having an employee(s) with occupational exposure as defined by paragraph (b) of this section shall establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure.

1910.1030(g)(2)(i) · 1,658 citations

(2) Information and Training. (i) The employer shall train each employee with occupational exposure in accordance with the requirements of this section. Such training must be provided at no cost to the employee and during working hours. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program.

1910.1030(c)(1)(iv) · 1,397 citations

(iv) The Exposure Control Plan shall be reviewed and updated at least annually and whenever necessary to reflect new or modified tasks and procedures which affect occupational exposure and to reflect new or revised employee positions with occupational exposure. The review and update of such plans shall also:

1910.1030(f)(2)(i) · 1,139 citations

(2) Hepatitis B Vaccination. (i) Hepatitis B vaccination shall be made available after the employee has received the training required in paragraph (g)(2)(vii)(I) and within 10 working days of initial assignment to all employees who have occupational exposure unless the employee has previously received the complete hepatitis B vaccination series, antibody testing has revealed that the employee is immune, or the vaccine is contraindicated for medical reasons.

1910.1030(f)(1)(i) · 1,051 citations

(f) Hepatitis B vaccination and post-exposure evaluation and follow-up—(1) General. (i) The employer shall make available the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series to all employees who have occupational exposure, and post-exposure evaluation and follow-up to all employees who have had an exposure incident.

1910.1030(g)(2)(iib) · 632 citations

(B) At least annually thereafter.

1910.1030(f)(2)(iv) · 603 citations

(iv) The employer shall assure that employees who decline to accept hepatitis B vaccination offered by the employer sign the statement in appendix A.

1910.1030(h)(1)(iib) · 519 citations

Industries cited most

  • Health Care and Social Assistance 8,087
  • Public Administration 3,096
  • Accommodation and Food Services 1,705
  • Manufacturing 1,267
  • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 834
  • Other Services (except Public Administration) 641

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