OSHA’s bloodborne pathogens (BBP) standard requires training for all employees who have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM). This includes health care ...

The requirements of OSHA’s bloodborne pathogens standard can be found in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations at 29 CFR 1910.1030. The standard’s requirements state what employers must do to ...

Bloodborne pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses, are present in blood and body fluids and can cause disease in humans. The bloodborne pathogens of primary concern are hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and ...

A: According to OSHA training requirements, all employees with potential occupational exposure must undergo training that covers all 14 topics described in the rule at the time of initial assignment ...

“Do I really have to train physicians in bloodborne pathogens? OSHA doesn’t require them to undergo training like the rest of the practice’s staff, does it?” asked the safety officer from a large ...

The U.S. Department of Labor announced an agreement with Rite Aid to implement a program to better protect employees, including front-end customer service staff, against hazards related to bloodborne ...

In over 20 years as a safety professional, many scenarios have presented persistent and preventable risks. One of the most concerning is exposure to bloodborne pathogens (BBPs) in healthcare settings.

FORT SAM HOUSTON, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, TX.-The U.S. Army Medical Test and Evaluation Activity (MTEAC) conducted a data collection event (DCE) in support of the whole blood pathogen reduction device ...

Directed at employees who have the potential for occupational exposure to blood or blood products. A copy of the Purdue Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan can be obtained through Robert Golden ...