What are bloodborne pathogens? Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B …

OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms present in blood that can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis …

Bloodborne pathogens and needlesticks are addressed in specific OSHA standards for general industry. This section highlights OSHA standards and documents related to bloodborne pathogens and …

Please Note: Articles/references that are dated before April 18, 2001, may not reflect all the changes since the NSPA law, which revised the BBP Standard, but they still provide relevant, general …

The BBP standard requires the use of UP, and extends UP to protect workers against pathogens found in saliva during dental procedures and body fluids in situations where it is difficult or impossible to …

Quick Reference Guide to the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard What is the Bloodborne Pathogens standard? OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) as amended pursuant to …

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Incidents OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) requires employers to make immediate confidential medical evaluation and follow-up …

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Reduces Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) requires employers to protect workers who are …

Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following shall apply: Assistant Secretary means the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, or designated representative. Blood …

OSHA Directives: Instructions to OSHA Staff This section highlights guidelines related to bloodborne pathogens and needlestick prevention. Rules of agency practice and procedure concerning OSHA …