1910.1030(d)(4)(i): Clean and Sanitary Worksite for Bloodborne Pathogens
Employers must keep the worksite clean and sanitary. They must set and follow a written schedule for cleaning and a decontamination method based on the location in the facility, the type of surface, the type of soil present, and the tasks or procedures done in the area.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1030(d)(4)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 23 times in the last 3 years, in 23 inspections, with $40,681 in current penalties.
- Most citations: TN (11), NY (3), GA (2).
- Related part: 1910.1030(d) Methods of compliance (455 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(4)(i) ("General") 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) General. Employers shall ensure that the worksite is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. The employer shall determine and implement an appropriate written schedule for cleaning and method of decontamination based upon the location within the facility, type of surface to be cleaned, type of soil present, and tasks or procedures being performed in the area. 23 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 | 1 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: TN (11), NY (3), GA (2), NM (2), NC (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| DANIELS SHARPSMART, INC. | HOUSTON, TX | $14,000 |
| PRESNOW | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $6,257 |
| INTUITIVE HEALTH | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $6,257 |
| BANNER WYOMING MEDICAL CENTER | CASPER, WY | $5,313 |
| PHARR COURT, LLC | ATLANTA, GA | $4,978 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Responsibility for cleaning/preventing exposure to contaminated emergency medical equipment. (2000-10-04)
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1030(d) Methods of compliance 455 citations
- 1910.1030(d)(4) Housekeeping 262 citations
- 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii) Regulated Waste 195 citations
- 1910.1030(d)(2) Engineering and work practice controls 141 citations
- 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A) Contaminated Sharps Discarding and Containment 131 citations
- 1910.1030(d)(2)(i) 53 citations
- 1910.1030(d)(2)(vii) 48 citations
- 1910.1030(d)(3) Personal protective equipment 48 citations
- 1910.1030(d)(2)(vii)(A) 33 citations
- 1910.1030(d)(4)(iv) Laundry 23 citations
- 1910.1030(d)(2)(viii) 22 citations
- 1910.1030(d)(4)(ii) 21 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Does the cleaning schedule need to be written?
Yes. The employer must determine and implement an appropriate written schedule for cleaning and method of decontamination.
What decides the cleaning schedule and method?
The location within the facility, the type of surface, the type of soil present, and the tasks or procedures performed.
What condition must the worksite be kept in?
Clean and sanitary.
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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.