1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(A): Bloodborne Training at Initial Assignment
Bloodborne pathogens training must be provided at the time of initial assignment to tasks where occupational exposure may take place.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(A) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 61 times in the last 3 years, in 61 inspections, with $58,578 in current penalties.
- Most citations: TN (16), NC (9), CT (7).
- Related part: 1910.1030(g) Communication of hazards to employees (976 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(A) 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
(A) At the time of initial assignment to tasks where occupational exposure may take place; 61 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 | 3 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 17 |
Top states: TN (16), NC (9), CT (7), OR (6), MN (4)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| CURTIS BAY MEDICAL WASTE SERVICES, LLC | PETERSBURG, VA | $7,492 |
| NATIONAL PIPE AND PLASTICS, INC. | ENDICOTT, NY | $5,625 |
| 155899 - RICCOBENE - ASSOCIATES XLVIII, DDS, P.A. | NAVASSA, NC | $5,500 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER INC. | BURLINGTON, VT | $5,322 |
| INSTITUCION DE ANCIANOS NUEVO EBENEZER EN PONCE INC | PONCE, PR | $5,065 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(A).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1030(g) Communication of hazards to employees 976 citations
- 1910.1030(g)(2) Information and Training 961 citations
- 1910.1030(g)(2)(i) 410 citations
- 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii) 200 citations
- 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii) 193 citations
- 1910.1030(g)(2)(iv) 142 citations
- 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(B) 130 citations
- 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(D) 35 citations
- 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(N) 27 citations
- 1910.1030(g)(1) Labels and signs 15 citations
- 1910.1030(g)(1)(i) Labels 15 citations
- 1910.1030(g)(1)(i)(A) 14 citations
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Frequently asked questions
When must bloodborne pathogens training first be given?
At the time of initial assignment to tasks where occupational exposure may take place.
Who needs this training?
Employees assigned to tasks where occupational exposure may take place.
Can training wait until after the first exposure task?
No. It must be at the time of initial assignment.
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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.