1910.1030(f)(1): Hepatitis B Vaccine and Post-Exposure Follow-Up
Employers must offer the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series to all employees with occupational exposure, and post-exposure evaluation and follow-up to anyone who has an exposure incident. These must be free to the employee, offered at a reasonable time and place, performed by or under a licensed physician or other licensed healthcare professional, follow current U.S. Public Health Service recommendations, and use an accredited laboratory at no cost.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1030(f)(1) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 228 times in the last 3 years, in 226 inspections, with $534,988 in current penalties.
- Most citations: NV (47), OR (42), NY (18).
- Related part: 1910.1030(f) Hepatitis B vaccination and post-exposure evaluation and follow-up (732 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(1) ("General") is one requirement inside 1910.1030 Bloodborne pathogens, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910). It includes 7 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
(1) General. 228 citations
(i) The employer shall make available the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series to all employees who have occupational exposure, and post-exposure evaluation and follow-up to all employees who have had an exposure incident. Open (f)(1)(i) 209 citations
(ii) The employer shall ensure that all medical evaluations and procedures including the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series and post-exposure evaluation and follow-up, including prophylaxis, are: Open (f)(1)(ii) 19 citations
(A) Made available at no cost to the employee; 6 citations
(B) Made available to the employee at a reasonable time and place; 4 citations
(C) Performed by or under the supervision of a licensed physician or by or under the supervision of another licensed healthcare professional; and 1 citations
(D) Provided according to recommendations of the U.S. Public Health Service current at the time these evaluations and procedures take place, except as specified by this paragraph (f). Open (f)(1)(ii)(d) 6 citations
(iii) The employer shall ensure that all laboratory tests are conducted by an accredited laboratory at no cost to the employee.
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1030.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 74 |
| 2025 | 87 |
| 2026 | 53 |
Top states: NV (47), OR (42), NY (18), TN (17), CT (14)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| STERICYCLE, INC. | CONROE, TX | $16,131 |
| MAVERICK NV, LLC | ELKO, NV | $16,131 |
| IGNITE TEEN TREATMENT LLC | LAS VEGAS, NV | $14,063 |
| EXTENDED STAY AMERICA | CHESAPEAKE, VA | $13,840 |
| BOWTIE HOSPITALITY LV LLC | LAS VEGAS, NV | $12,905 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Bloodborne Pathogens Post-Exposure Evaluation and Follow-up (2020-08-19)
- HBV testing and vaccines, regulated medical waste, and sole proprietorship (2015-01-16)
- Providing the hepatitis B vaccine to companion-sitters who may provide first aid as a collateral duty. (2011-05-16)
- Handling of contaminated laundry in long-term care facilities. (2011-02-23)
- Whether an employer is required to start over an incompleted Hepatitis B vaccination series. (2007-08-01)
- Periodic serologic testing to monitor antibody concentrations after completion of the hepatitis B vaccine three-dose series is not recommended. (2005-11-09)
- Hepatitis B vaccine and titer requirements for firefighters, police, and EMTs. (2001-03-21)
- Application of 1910.1030 (HBV vaccination series) to police, firefighters, and accident investigators. (2000-05-03)
- HBV antibody testing is required after vaccination series;HBV booster not required. (2000-03-10)
- Employer's responsibility to provide time and transportation for Hepatitis B vaccinations. (1999-07-07)
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1030(f) Hepatitis B vaccination and post-exposure evaluation and follow-up 732 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(2) Hepatitis B Vaccination 423 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(2)(i) 289 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(1)(i) 209 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(2)(iv) 132 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(3) Post-exposure Evaluation and Follow-up 48 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(1)(ii) 19 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(5) Healthcare Professional's Written Opinion 17 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(3)(ii) 16 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(4) Information Provided to the Healthcare Professional 15 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(4)(ii) 13 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(3)(ii)(A) 9 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Who must be offered the hepatitis B vaccine?
All employees who have occupational exposure.
Do employees pay for the vaccine or follow-up?
No. They must be made available at no cost to the employee.
Who performs the medical evaluations?
A licensed physician or another licensed healthcare professional, or someone under their supervision.
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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.