1910.1030(g)(2)(vii): Required Bloodborne Pathogens Training Topics
Employers' bloodborne pathogens training must include, at a minimum, an accessible copy of the standard with an explanation, bloodborne disease symptoms and how they spread, the exposure control plan and how to get a copy, recognizing exposure tasks, controls and PPE, the hepatitis B vaccine offered free of charge, emergency actions, and what to do and how to report after an exposure incident.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 193 times in the last 3 years, in 138 inspections, with $132,950 in current penalties.
- Most citations: OR (53), CT (24), TN (21).
- 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) is one requirement inside 1910.1030 Bloodborne pathogens, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910). It includes 14 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
(vii) The training program shall contain at a minimum the following elements: 193 citations
(A) An accessible copy of the regulatory text of this standard and an explanation of its contents; Open (g)(2)(vii)(a) 14 citations
(B) A general explanation of the epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne diseases; 4 citations
(C) An explanation of the modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens; 3 citations
(D) An explanation of the employer's exposure control plan and the means by which the employee can obtain a copy of the written plan; Open (g)(2)(vii)(d) 35 citations
(E) An explanation of the appropriate methods for recognizing tasks and other activities that may involve exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials; Open (g)(2)(vii)(e) 5 citations
(F) An explanation of the use and limitations of methods that will prevent or reduce exposure including appropriate engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment; Open (g)(2)(vii)(f) 9 citations
(G) Information on the types, proper use, location, removal, handling, decontamination and disposal of personal protective equipment; Open (g)(2)(vii)(g) 6 citations
(H) An explanation of the basis for selection of personal protective equipment; 1 citations
(I) Information on the hepatitis B vaccine, including information on its efficacy, safety, method of administration, the benefits of being vaccinated, and that the vaccine and vaccination will be offered free of charge; Open (g)(2)(vii)(i) 12 citations
(J) Information on the appropriate actions to take and persons to contact in an emergency involving blood or other potentially infectious materials; 5 citations
(K) An explanation of the procedure to follow if an exposure incident occurs, including the method of reporting the incident and the medical follow-up that will be made available; 5 citations
(L) Information on the post-exposure evaluation and follow-up that the employer is required to provide for the employee following an exposure incident; 7 citations
(M) An explanation of the signs and labels and/or color coding required by paragraph (g)(1); and Open (g)(2)(vii)(m) 8 citations
(N) An opportunity for interactive questions and answers with the person conducting the training session. Open (g)(2)(vii)(n) 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 | 9 |
| 2024 | 58 |
| 2025 | 78 |
| 2026 | 48 |
Top states: OR (53), CT (24), TN (21), NC (21), NY (18)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| THE BUCKEYE RANCH, INC. | GROVE CITY, OH | $14,518 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW CARE CENTER | BOULDER CITY, NV | $14,518 |
| EXTENDED STAY AMERICA | CHESAPEAKE, VA | $9,745 |
| 160752 - BROAD RIVER REHABILITATION, LLC | WINSTON SALEM, NC | $8,000 |
| 317741675 - CHEHALEM SNF HEALTHCARE LLC | NEWBERG, OR | $7,060 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Virtual Reality Safety Training, Various OSHA Standards (2020-08-10)
- Applicability of the Bloodborne Pathogens standard during transection of the umbilical cord. (2012-07-13)
- Clarification on when an instructor must be immediately available during a training program. (2011-03-11)
- Requirement for annual BBP training for tattooing and body piercing artists and the use of written interpretations in the BBP training program. (2008-07-31)
- Clarification on trainer requirements and access to trainer under OSHA's bloodborne pathogens standard. (2008-01-17)
- Clarification of PPE requirements for phlebotomists performing venipunctures in hospital setting and/or rural outpatient clinics. (2007-10-26)
- Whether the BD SmartSlip™ is an acceptable safety-engineered device under 1910.1030. (2007-06-21)
- Application of OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard to contractors who clean up blood following accidents. (2007-05-22)
- OSHA training Standards Policy Statement. (2007-04-17)
- Containment and disposal requirements for disposable razors used in long-term health care facilities for personal grooming. (2005-03-28)
- Electronic Mail Systems and Bloodborne Pathogens Training requirements. (2003-06-26)
- Trainer accessibility during training. (1999-01-15)
- Permissibility of a consent form with a waiver of liability. (1993-07-22)
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)(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)(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
Must employees get a copy of the bloodborne pathogens standard?
Training must include an accessible copy of the regulatory text and an explanation of its contents.
What must training say about the hepatitis B vaccine?
Its efficacy, safety, method of administration, benefits of vaccination, and that it will be offered free of charge.
Does training cover what to do after an exposure?
Yes. It must explain the procedure to follow, how to report the incident, and the medical follow-up available.
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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.