1910.1030(c)(1)(ii)(B): Exposure Control Plan Implementation Schedule
The bloodborne pathogens Exposure Control Plan must include the schedule and method for putting into place the standard's requirements for methods of compliance, HIV and HBV labs, hepatitis B vaccination and post-exposure follow-up, hazard communication, and recordkeeping.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii)(B) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 42 times in the last 3 years, in 42 inspections, with $72,838 in current penalties.
- Most citations: CT (10), KY (7), OR (6).
- Related part: 1910.1030(c) Exposure control (1,315 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii)(B) 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
(B) The schedule and method of implementation for paragraphs (d) Methods of Compliance, (e) HIV and HBV Research Laboratories and Production Facilities, (f) Hepatitis B Vaccination and Post-Exposure Evaluation and Follow-up, (g) Communication of Hazards to Employees, and (h) Recordkeeping, of this standard, and 42 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1030.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Top states: CT (10), KY (7), OR (6), TN (4), OH (3)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| DISPATCHHEALTH NV WAGNER, PC | LAS VEGAS, NV | $10,938 |
| ELMWOOD HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC | BLACKWOOD, NJ | $10,500 |
| SPECIALTY PRINTING, LLC | WINDSOR, CT | $7,757 |
| THE OAKS OF WEST KETTERING | KETTERING, OH | $7,000 |
| NATCHAUG HOSPITAL, INC. | MANSFIELD CENTER, CT | $6,431 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Is a single-handed scalpel blade removal device an engineering control under the Bloodborne Pathogens standard? (2023-02-08)
- Clarification of the use and selection of BBP safety devices. (2008-05-05)
- Containment and disposal requirements for disposable razors used in long-term health care facilities for personal grooming. (2005-03-28)
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)(i) 571 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)(2)(i)(A) 31 citations
- 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii)(A) 25 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What schedule must the plan include?
The schedule and method of implementation for paragraphs (d), (e), (f), (g) and (h) of 1910.1030.
What topics do those paragraphs cover?
Methods of compliance, HIV and HBV research labs and production facilities, hepatitis B vaccination and post-exposure follow-up, communication of hazards, and recordkeeping.
Where is this requirement?
In 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii)(B), part of the Exposure Control Plan requirements.
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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.