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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV) and …

Although most BBP exposures occur in healthcare settings, other occupational groups are at risk. These include home health aides, personal care aides, childcare workers, and personal care and service …

Hepatitis B Vaccination Protection Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a pathogenic microorganism that can cause potentially life-threatening disease in humans. HBV infection is transmitted through exposure to …

B. B-Microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans