1910.1030(c)(1)(i): Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
Every employer with workers who have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials must set up a written Exposure Control Plan. The plan must be designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1030(c)(1)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 571 times in the last 3 years, in 571 inspections, with $1,117,467 in current penalties.
- 2 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: TN (85), PR (71), IL (49).
- Related part: 1910.1030(c) Exposure control (1,315 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i) is one requirement inside 1910.1030 Bloodborne pathogens, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(i) Each employer having an employee(s) with occupational exposure as defined by paragraph (b) of this section shall establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure. 571 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1030.
Injuries linked to this rule
2 deaths are linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.1030(c)(1)(i).
At 12:00 a.m. on May 16, 2024, Employee #1, employed in tree felling operations,was struck by a tree limb that broke from the canopy of a nearby tree. While felling an adjacent tree, the limb fell unexpectedly, striking Employee #1 in the head and neck…
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 36 |
| 2024 | 192 |
| 2025 | 213 |
| 2026 | 130 |
Top states: TN (85), PR (71), IL (49), OR (49), KY (48)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| 66638 - HOUCHENS FOOD GROUP INC | MONTPELIER, KY | $28,000 |
| MAVERICK NV, LLC | ELKO, NV | $16,131 |
| ALPHA SCHOOL LLC | JACKSON, NJ | $16,000 |
| PRECISE PERSONNEL LLC | LAS VEGAS, NV | $15,625 |
| 157960 - SLHCH KNIGHTDALE MANAGER, LLC. | KNIGHTDALE, NC | $14,517 |
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Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1030(c) Exposure control 1,315 citations
- 1910.1030(c)(1) Exposure Control Plan 1,154 citations
- 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv) 358 citations
- 1910.1030(c)(2) Exposure determination 161 citations
- 1910.1030(c)(2)(i) 161 citations
- 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii) 113 citations
- 1910.1030(c)(1)(v) 62 citations
- 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv)(B) 44 citations
- 1910.1030(c)(1)(iii) 43 citations
- 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii)(B) 42 citations
- 1910.1030(c)(2)(i)(A) 31 citations
- 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii)(A) 25 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Who needs a bloodborne pathogens exposure control plan?
Each employer having employees with occupational exposure as defined in the standard.
Does the plan have to be written?
Yes. The employer must establish a written Exposure Control Plan.
What is the goal of the plan?
To eliminate or minimize employee exposure.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.1030 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-20
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.