1910.1030(h)(1)(ii): Contents of Bloodborne Pathogens Medical Records
Each exposed employee's medical record must include the employee's name, hepatitis B vaccination status with dates and any records about the ability to be vaccinated, all exam, testing and follow-up results, the employer's copy of the healthcare professional's written opinion, and a copy of the information given to the healthcare professional.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1030(h)(1)(ii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 164 times in the last 3 years, in 160 inspections, with $61,505 in current penalties.
- Most citations: ME (41), CT (40), OR (17).
- Related part: 1910.1030(h) Recordkeeping (481 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1030(h)(1)(ii) is one requirement inside 1910.1030 Bloodborne pathogens, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910). It includes 5 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
(ii) This record shall include: 164 citations
(A) The name of the employee; Open (h)(1)(ii)(a)
(B) A copy of the employee's hepatitis B vaccination status including the dates of all the hepatitis B vaccinations and any medical records relative to the employee's ability to receive vaccination as required by paragraph (f)(2); Open (h)(1)(ii)(b) 158 citations
(C) A copy of all results of examinations, medical testing, and follow-up procedures as required by paragraph (f)(3); 3 citations
(D) The employer's copy of the healthcare professional's written opinion as required by paragraph (f)(5); and 2 citations
(E) A copy of the information provided to the healthcare professional as required by paragraphs (f)(4)(ii)(B)(C) and (D). 1 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 | 55 |
| 2025 | 65 |
| 2026 | 32 |
Top states: ME (41), CT (40), OR (17), TN (14), NJ (9)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| C&C-DEPT OF THE MEDICAL EXAMINER | HONOLULU, HI | $13,395 |
| MID-PACIFIC INSTITUTE | HONOLULU, HI | $7,035 |
| PLAINFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT | PLAINFIELD, NJ | $5,400 |
| MAPLE SHADE FIRST AID SQUAD | MAPLE SHADE, NJ | $5,390 |
| ATLANTIC CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT | ATLANTIC CITY, NJ | $4,250 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Documentation of employees' hepatitis B vaccination status. (2007-02-07)
- Clarification on providing first aid training and maintenance of medical records under OSHA's BBP standard. (2007-02-05)
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1030(h) Recordkeeping 481 citations
- 1910.1030(h)(2) Training Records 199 citations
- 1910.1030(h)(1) Medical Records 182 citations
- 1910.1030(h)(1)(ii)(B) 158 citations
- 1910.1030(h)(2)(i) 154 citations
- 1910.1030(h)(5) Sharps injury log 91 citations
- 1910.1030(h)(5)(i) 87 citations
- 1910.1030(h)(2)(i)(C) 49 citations
- 1910.1030(h)(2)(ii) 44 citations
- 1910.1030(h)(2)(i)(D) 32 citations
- 1910.1030(h)(2)(i)(B) 18 citations
- 1910.1030(h)(1)(i) 13 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must the record include about hepatitis B?
The employee's hepatitis B vaccination status, the dates of all vaccinations, and any medical records about the ability to receive vaccination.
Is the healthcare professional's opinion included?
Yes. The employer's copy of the healthcare professional's written opinion is part of the record.
Are test results included?
Yes. A copy of all results of examinations, medical testing and follow-up procedures.
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.