1910.1030(f)(5): Healthcare Professional's Written Opinion
Employers must obtain and give the employee a copy of the evaluating healthcare professional's written opinion within 15 days of completing the evaluation. The opinion is limited to whether Hepatitis B vaccination is indicated and received, or for post-exposure follow-up, that the employee was informed of results and told about conditions needing further care; all other findings stay confidential.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1030(f)(5) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 17 times in the last 3 years, in 16 inspections, with $12,433 in current penalties.
- Most citations: VA (4), TN (4), PA (3).
- 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)(5) ("Healthcare Professional's Written Opinion") is one requirement inside 1910.1030 Bloodborne pathogens, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910). It includes 4 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
(5) Healthcare Professional's Written Opinion. The employer shall obtain and provide the employee with a copy of the evaluating healthcare professional's written opinion within 15 days of the completion of the evaluation. 17 citations
(i) The healthcare professional's written opinion for Hepatitis B vaccination shall be limited to whether Hepatitis B vaccination is indicated for an employee, and if the employee has received such vaccination.
(ii) The healthcare professional's written opinion for post-exposure evaluation and follow-up shall be limited to the following information:
(A) That the employee has been informed of the results of the evaluation; and
(B) That the employee has been told about any medical conditions resulting from exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials which require further evaluation or treatment. (iii) All other findings or diagnoses shall remain confidential and shall not be included in the written report.
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 | 3 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Top states: VA (4), TN (4), PA (3), OR (2), MD (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| BRIGHTVIEW, LLC | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $7,640 |
| AMERICAN MEDICAL STAFFING, INC. | JARRATT, VA | $4,793 |
| ANNAPOLIS AESTHETICS, LLC | SEVERNA PARK, MD | $0 |
| PEDIATRIC HEALTH ASSOCIATES, LTD. | NAPERVILLE, IL | $0 |
| EXTENDED STAY AMERICA | CHESAPEAKE, VA | $0 |
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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)(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
How soon must the employee get the written opinion?
Within 15 days of the completion of the evaluation.
What does the Hepatitis B opinion cover?
Only whether Hepatitis B vaccination is indicated for the employee and if the employee has received it.
Are other diagnoses included?
No. All other findings or diagnoses must remain confidential and not be included in the written report.
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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.