1910.1030(c)(1)(iii): Employee Access to the Exposure Control Plan
Each employer must make sure a copy of the bloodborne pathogens Exposure Control Plan is accessible to employees as required by 1910.20(e).
Key takeaways
- 1910.1030(c)(1)(iii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 43 times in the last 3 years, in 43 inspections, with $66,602 in current penalties.
- Most citations: OR (9), NY (8), AZ (5).
- Related part: 1910.1030(c) Exposure control (1,315 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iii) 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
(iii) Each employer shall ensure that a copy of the Exposure Control Plan is accessible to employees in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.20(e). 43 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 | 2 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2026 | 11 |
Top states: OR (9), NY (8), AZ (5), TN (5), AK (4)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| BICKFORD SENIOR LIVING | ROCKY RIVER, OH | $11,292 |
| 160752 - BROAD RIVER REHABILITATION, LLC | WINSTON SALEM, NC | $8,000 |
| 109979 - ELIM HOMES INC DBA ELIM WELLSPRING ASSISTED LIVING | PRINCETON, MN | $7,200 |
| 160635 - HOMESTEAD HILL RETIREMENT, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | WINSTON SALEM, NC | $6,025 |
| 317737835 - LENITY MANAGEMENT OR LLC | SHERIDAN, OR | $4,841 |
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Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1030(c) Exposure control 1,315 citations
- 1910.1030(c)(1) Exposure Control Plan 1,154 citations
- 1910.1030(c)(1)(i) 571 citations
- 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv) 358 citations
- 1910.1030(c)(2) Exposure determination 161 citations
- 1910.1030(c)(2)(i) 161 citations
- 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii) 113 citations
- 1910.1030(c)(1)(v) 62 citations
- 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv)(B) 44 citations
- 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii)(B) 42 citations
- 1910.1030(c)(2)(i)(A) 31 citations
- 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii)(A) 25 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Can workers see the Exposure Control Plan?
Yes. Employers must ensure a copy is accessible to employees.
Which rule governs access?
29 CFR 1910.20(e).
Who is responsible for access?
Each employer.
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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.