1910.1030(c)(1)(ii): Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan Elements
Employers must include in the Exposure Control Plan, at least, the exposure determination, the schedule and method for putting key parts of the standard into place, and the procedure for evaluating the circumstances around exposure incidents. The key parts are methods of compliance, HIV and HBV labs, hepatitis B vaccination and follow-up, hazard communication and recordkeeping.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 113 times in the last 3 years, in 97 inspections, with $213,374 in current penalties.
- Most citations: OR (22), CT (16), TN (11).
- 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) is one requirement inside 1910.1030 Bloodborne pathogens, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910). It includes 3 sub-paragraphs. 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
(ii) The Exposure Control Plan shall contain at least the following elements: 113 citations
(A) The exposure determination required by paragraph (c)(2), Open (c)(1)(ii)(a) 25 citations
(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 Open (c)(1)(ii)(b) 42 citations
(C) The procedure for the evaluation of circumstances surrounding exposure incidents as required by paragraph (f)(3)(i) of this standard. Open (c)(1)(ii)(c) 14 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 | 5 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2025 | 55 |
| 2026 | 29 |
Top states: OR (22), CT (16), TN (11), KY (9), NY (9)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| THE BUCKEYE RANCH, INC. | GROVE CITY, OH | $14,518 |
| ST. JOHN'S HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | ROCHESTER, NY | $11,400 |
| DISPATCHHEALTH NV WAGNER, PC | LAS VEGAS, NV | $10,938 |
| THE BRAND HOUSE COLLECTIVE, INC. | DAVENPORT, IA | $10,641 |
| ELMWOOD HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC | BLACKWOOD, NJ | $10,500 |
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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)
- Bloodborne Pathogens Standard application to small healthcare facilities and the annual review of the Exposure Control Plan. (2004-01-20)
- Recording injuries/illness of pool nurses (temporary employees);needlestick recordkeeping. (2000-10-17)
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)(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
What must the Exposure Control Plan contain?
The exposure determination, the schedule and method of implementation for paragraphs (d) through (h), and the procedure for evaluating exposure incidents.
Which parts of the standard need an implementation schedule?
Methods of compliance, HIV and HBV research labs and production facilities, hepatitis B vaccination and post-exposure follow-up, communication of hazards, and recordkeeping.
Does the plan cover exposure incidents?
Yes. It must include the procedure for evaluating the circumstances surrounding exposure incidents.
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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.