Minnesota incorporates by reference the federal regulations for bloodborne pathogens; however, the state adds further training and documentation requirements for "infectious agents," i.e., bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic, and rickettsial agents, that are listed in Minnesota Chapter 5206.0600. These infectious agents include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B and C and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Yet, employers have an alternative option for compliance in Minnesota. As an employer:
- If you instead comply with federal 29 CFR 1910.1030, then you are considered in compliance with Minnesota's Chapter 5206 requirements for bloodborne pathogens only.
- If you instead cover "all reasonably anticipated infectious agent exposures" under your federal 29 CFR 1910.1030 compliance program, then you are instead considered in compliance with Minnesota’s Chapter 5206 requirements for all these infectious agents, not just bloodborne pathogens.
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Bloodborne Pathogens
Citations
Minnesota:
Minnesota Administrative Rules 5205.0010, Adoption of federal occupational safety and health standards by reference
Minnesota Administrative Rules 5206.0100 to 5206.0900, Hazardous substances; Employee right-to-know
Federal: 29 CFR 1910.1030 and Appendix A
