Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard (29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)) requires every employer with employees who have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials to have a written Exposure Control Plan, review it at least annually, and make it available to employees.
Industry presets
- Dental officeGeneral or specialty dental practice (NAICS 6212).
- Tattoo / body art studioTattoo, piercing and permanent makeup studios.
- Med spaInjectables, microneedling, IV therapy and laser treatments.
- Salon / barbershop / nail salonHair, nail, barbering and esthetics services with occasional blood contact.
- Small medical clinicPhysician, urgent-care or other outpatient office (NAICS 6211/6213).
- Janitorial / cleaning serviceCommercial cleaning crews, including healthcare accounts (NAICS 5617).
- Other / start blankNo prefilled answers.
What the plan covers
Each element is tied to the provision that requires it.
| Element | Citation |
|---|---|
| Written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize exposure | 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i) |
| Job classifications in which all employees have occupational exposure | 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(2)(i)(A) |
| Job classifications in which some employees have occupational exposure | 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(2)(i)(B) |
| Tasks and procedures in which occupational exposure occurs | 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(2)(i)(C) |
| Exposure determination made without regard to PPE | 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(2)(ii) |
| Schedule and method of implementation for (d)-(h) | 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii)(B) |
| Universal precautions | 29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(1) |
| Engineering and work practice controls | 29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(2) |
| Personal protective equipment | 29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(3) |
| Housekeeping and written cleaning/decontamination schedule | 29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(4)(i)-(ii) |
| Regulated waste and sharps disposal | 29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii) |
| Laundry | 29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(4)(iv) |
| HIV and HBV research laboratories and production facilities | 29 CFR 1910.1030(e) |
| Hepatitis B vaccination and declination | 29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(1)-(2), Appendix A |
| Post-exposure evaluation and follow-up | 29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(3) |
| Information to the healthcare professional and written opinion | 29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(4)-(5) |
| Labels and signs | 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(1) |
| Information and training | 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2) |
| Recordkeeping (medical, training, sharps injury log) | 29 CFR 1910.1030(h) |
| Procedure for evaluating the circumstances of exposure incidents | 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii)(C) |
| Plan accessible to employees | 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iii) |
| Annual review and update; safer medical devices documented | 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv) |
| Documented solicitation of frontline employee input | 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(v) |
| Plan available to OSHA and NIOSH on request | 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(vi) |
Official sources: 29 CFR 1910.1030 on osha.gov · OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens topic page
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