Other bloodborne pathogen resources
- Other resources for bloodborne pathogen compliance include state requirements and additional OSHA documents.
- Two OSHA documents are key to 1910.1030 understanding and compliance — CPL 02-02-069 and Most Frequently Asked Questions Concerning the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard is a central resource for establishing a workplace that is safe and compliant with regard to bloodborne pathogens, but other resources may apply or assist the employer as well.
State requirements for bloodborne pathogens
While the federal OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard is found at 29 CFR 1910.1030, each state manages bloodborne pathogens differently. Employers should check the information for their state(s) to determine if additional requirements apply to their operation.
OSHA must-read guidance
Two Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) documents are key supplements for understanding and complying with 1910.1030. These documents answer many questions about the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and are “must-reads.”
- Enforcement Procedures for the Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, CPL 02-02-069, November 27, 2001.
- Most Frequently Asked Questions Concerning the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, OSHA Standard Interpretation, issued February 1, 1993, updated November 1, 2011.