1910.1030(f)(1)(i): Offering the Hepatitis B Vaccine
Employers must make the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series available to all employees who have occupational exposure. They must also make post-exposure evaluation and follow-up available to all employees who have had an exposure incident.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1030(f)(1)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 209 times in the last 3 years, in 209 inspections, with $487,315 in current penalties.
- Most citations: NV (47), OR (40), NY (15).
- Related part: 1910.1030(f) Hepatitis B vaccination and post-exposure evaluation and follow-up (732 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(1)(i) 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
(i) The employer shall make available the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series to all employees who have occupational exposure, and post-exposure evaluation and follow-up to all employees who have had an exposure incident. 209 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 | 13 |
| 2024 | 69 |
| 2025 | 80 |
| 2026 | 47 |
Top states: NV (47), OR (40), NY (15), TN (15), CT (14)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| STERICYCLE, INC. | CONROE, TX | $16,131 |
| MAVERICK NV, LLC | ELKO, NV | $16,131 |
| IGNITE TEEN TREATMENT LLC | LAS VEGAS, NV | $14,063 |
| EXTENDED STAY AMERICA | CHESAPEAKE, VA | $13,840 |
| BOWTIE HOSPITALITY LV LLC | LAS VEGAS, NV | $12,905 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Handling of contaminated laundry in long-term care facilities. (2011-02-23)
- Periodic serologic testing to monitor antibody concentrations after completion of the hepatitis B vaccine three-dose series is not recommended. (2005-11-09)
- HBV antibody testing is required after vaccination series;HBV booster not required. (2000-03-10)
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1030(f) Hepatitis B vaccination and post-exposure evaluation and follow-up 732 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(2) Hepatitis B Vaccination 423 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(2)(i) 289 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(1) General 228 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(2)(iv) 132 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(3) Post-exposure Evaluation and Follow-up 48 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(1)(ii) 19 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(5) Healthcare Professional's Written Opinion 17 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(3)(ii) 16 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(4) Information Provided to the Healthcare Professional 15 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(4)(ii) 13 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(3)(ii)(A) 9 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Who must be offered the hepatitis B vaccine?
All employees who have occupational exposure.
What is offered after an exposure incident?
Post-exposure evaluation and follow-up.
Is the vaccine a single shot?
The rule requires making the vaccine and vaccination series 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.