1910.1030(f)(4): Information for the Healthcare Professional
Employers must give the healthcare professional responsible for Hepatitis B vaccination a copy of the bloodborne pathogens rule. After an exposure incident, the evaluating healthcare professional must receive the rule, the employee's duties related to the incident, the route and circumstances of exposure, source blood test results if available, and relevant medical records including vaccination status.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1030(f)(4) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 15 times in the last 3 years, in 11 inspections, with $3,400 in current penalties.
- Most citations: PA (4), VA (3), TN (2).
- 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)(4) ("Information Provided to the Healthcare Professional") 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
(4) Information Provided to the Healthcare Professional. 15 citations
(i) The employer shall ensure that the healthcare professional responsible for the employee's Hepatitis B vaccination is provided a copy of this regulation. 1 citations
(ii) The employer shall ensure that the healthcare professional evaluating an employee after an exposure incident is provided the following information: Open (f)(4)(ii) 13 citations
(A) A copy of this regulation; 3 citations
(B) A description of the exposed employee's duties as they relate to the exposure incident; 1 citations
(C) Documentation of the route(s) of exposure and circumstances under which exposure occurred; 2 citations
(D) Results of the source individual's blood testing, if available; and
(E) All medical records relevant to the appropriate treatment of the employee including vaccination status which are the employer's responsibility to maintain. 2 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 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Top states: PA (4), VA (3), TN (2), OR (2), CT (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| SUMMIT BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE | MEADVILLE, PA | $3,400 |
| MIKE FINK CORPORATION | NASHVILLE, TN | $0 |
| 317735681 - EMERALD POINTE LLC | KEIZER, OR | $0 |
| CENTRAL UTAH CLINIC, P.C. | PROVO, UT | $0 |
| BRIGHTVIEW, LLC | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $0 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1030(f)(4).
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) General 228 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)(ii) 13 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(3)(ii)(A) 9 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What does the vaccinating healthcare professional receive?
A copy of this regulation.
What must be provided after an exposure incident?
A copy of the regulation, a description of the employee's duties, documentation of the route(s) and circumstances of exposure, source blood test results if available, and relevant medical records.
Is vaccination status included?
Yes. Medical records the employer maintains, including vaccination status, must be provided.
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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.