1910.1030(f)(2): Hepatitis B Vaccination
Employers must make hepatitis B vaccination available to employees with occupational exposure after required training and within 10 working days of initial assignment, unless they already had the series, are immune, or the vaccine is medically contraindicated. Prescreening cannot be required, employees who decline must sign the Appendix A statement, and those who later change their mind must be offered the vaccine.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1030(f)(2) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 423 times in the last 3 years, in 412 inspections, with $479,502 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: NV (59), IL (54), KY (40).
- 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)(2) ("Hepatitis B Vaccination") 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
(2) Hepatitis B Vaccination. 423 citations
(i) Hepatitis B vaccination shall be made available after the employee has received the training required in paragraph (g)(2)(vii)(I) and within 10 working days of initial assignment to all employees who have occupational exposure unless the employee has previously received the complete hepatitis B vaccination series, antibody testing has revealed that the employee is immune, or the vaccine is contraindicated for medical reasons. Open (f)(2)(i) 289 citations
(ii) The employer shall not make participation in a prescreening program a prerequisite for receiving hepatitis B vaccination. Open (f)(2)(ii)
(iii) If the employee initially declines hepatitis B vaccination but at a later date while still covered under the standard decides to accept the vaccination, the employer shall make available hepatitis B vaccination at that time. 1 citations
(iv) The employer shall assure that employees who decline to accept hepatitis B vaccination offered by the employer sign the statement in appendix A. Open (f)(2)(iv) 132 citations
(v) If a routine booster dose(s) of hepatitis B vaccine is recommended by the U.S. Public Health Service at a future date, such booster dose(s) shall be made available in accordance with section (f)(1)(ii). Open (f)(2)(v)
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1030.
Injuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.1030(f)(2).
At 2:10 p.m. on December 19, 2024, Employee #1, age 41, was loading barrels of bourbon onto a barrel elevator on the fifth floor of a bourbon rickhouse. Duringthe operation, the elevator cable snapped, causing the barrel lift to fall approximately 34 feet to the…
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 153 |
| 2025 | 165 |
| 2026 | 79 |
Top states: NV (59), IL (54), KY (40), OR (37), CT (34)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. | CHANDLER, AZ | $24,573 |
| HIOSSEN, INC. | PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA | $14,000 |
| JP SETHI ENTERPRISES INC. | LAS VEGAS, NV | $12,744 |
| UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LP | LAS VEGAS, NV | $11,823 |
| LAS VENTANAS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY | LAS VEGAS, NV | $11,292 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Bloodborne Pathogens Training and Hepatitis B Vaccination (2017-04-10)
- Providing the hepatitis B vaccine to companion-sitters who may provide first aid as a collateral duty. (2011-05-16)
- Whether an employer is required to start over an incompleted Hepatitis B vaccination series. (2007-08-01)
- Documentation of employees' hepatitis B vaccination status. (2007-02-07)
- Hepatitis B vaccination requirements for employees providing first aid as a collateral duty. (2000-11-01)
- 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)(i) 289 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(1) General 228 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(1)(i) 209 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
When must hepatitis B vaccination be offered?
After the employee has received the required training and within 10 working days of initial assignment.
What if an employee declines the vaccine?
The employee must sign the statement in Appendix A, and if they later decide to accept while still covered, the employer must make it available then.
Can the employer require a prescreening program first?
No. Participation in a prescreening program cannot be a prerequisite for the vaccination.
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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.