1910.1030(g)(2)(iv): Annual Bloodborne Pathogens Training
Employers must give annual bloodborne pathogens training to all covered employees, within one year of their previous training.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1030(g)(2)(iv) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 142 times in the last 3 years, in 142 inspections, with $125,196 in current penalties.
- Most citations: ME (52), KY (15), NV (14).
- 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)(iv) 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
(iv) Annual training for all employees shall be provided within one year of their previous training. 142 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 | 12 |
| 2024 | 46 |
| 2025 | 60 |
| 2026 | 24 |
Top states: ME (52), KY (15), NV (14), PR (11), TN (10)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| WOMEN?S HEALTH ASSOCIATES OF SOUTHERN NEVADA ? MARTIN PLLC - PLLC | LAS VEGAS, NV | $15,625 |
| D KOVAL, LLC | LAS VEGAS, NV | $10,163 |
| MARKS/SANDHURST, LLC | HENDERSON, NV | $8,342 |
| 67326 - DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION | SCOTTSVILLE, KY | $7,000 |
| PLAINFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT | PLAINFIELD, NJ | $5,400 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.1030(g)(2)(iv), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1030(g)(2)(iv).
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)(ii)(B) 130 citations
- 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(A) 61 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
How often is bloodborne pathogens training required?
Annually, within one year of the employee's previous training.
Who must receive annual training?
All employees covered by the training requirement of the bloodborne pathogens standard.
Can training be given every 18 months?
No. The rule requires it within one year of the previous training.
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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.