1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(N): Q&A Time in Bloodborne Pathogens Training
Employers must include in bloodborne pathogens training an opportunity for interactive questions and answers with the person conducting the training session.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(N) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 27 times in the last 3 years, in 27 inspections, with $6,431 in current penalties.
- Most citations: OR (8), PA (6), MD (4).
- Related part: 1910.1030(g) Communication of hazards to employees (976 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(N) 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
(N) An opportunity for interactive questions and answers with the person conducting the training session. 27 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 | 1 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Top states: OR (8), PA (6), MD (4), NC (3), TN (3)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| NATCHAUG HOSPITAL, INC. | MANSFIELD CENTER, CT | $6,431 |
| ALLERVIE HEALTH | BETHLEHEM, PA | $0 |
| MONTGOMERY COUNTY GOVERNMENT | DAMASCUS, MD | $0 |
| 317735112 - TVP INC | ONTARIO, OR | $0 |
| 317735121 - SLSC LLC | SALEM, OR | $0 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Virtual Reality Safety Training, Various OSHA Standards (2020-08-10)
- Clarification on when an instructor must be immediately available during a training program. (2011-03-11)
- Clarification on trainer requirements and access to trainer under OSHA's bloodborne pathogens standard. (2008-01-17)
- OSHA training Standards Policy Statement. (2007-04-17)
- Electronic Mail Systems and Bloodborne Pathogens Training requirements. (2003-06-26)
- Trainer accessibility during training. (1999-01-15)
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)(ii)(A) 61 citations
- 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(D) 35 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
Does bloodborne pathogens training have to allow questions?
Yes. It must include an opportunity for interactive questions and answers with the trainer.
Who answers the questions?
The person conducting the training session.
Is a video alone enough?
Training must provide an opportunity for interactive questions and answers with the person conducting the session.
About this page
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.