1910.1030(g)(1)(i)(A): Biohazard Warning Labels
Employers must affix warning labels to containers of regulated waste, refrigerators and freezers containing blood or other potentially infectious material, and other containers used to store, transport or ship such materials, except as provided in (g)(1)(i)(E), (F) and (G).
Key takeaways
- 1910.1030(g)(1)(i)(A) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 14 times in the last 3 years, in 14 inspections, with $18,894 in current penalties.
- Most citations: NC (3), AK (2), CA (2).
- Related part: 1910.1030(g) Communication of hazards to employees (976 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(1)(i)(A) 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
(A) Warning labels shall be affixed to containers of regulated waste, refrigerators and freezers containing blood or other potentially infectious material; and other containers used to store, transport or ship blood or other potentially infectious materials, except as provided in paragraph (g)(1)(i)(E), (F) and (G). 14 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 | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Top states: NC (3), AK (2), CA (2), TN (2), AZ (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| 158417 - PEAK RESOURCES-WILMINGTON, INC. | WILMINGTON, NC | $6,500 |
| 160637 - BAPTIST RETIREMENT HOMES OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC | CONCORD, NC | $5,200 |
| BUCKY'S CASINO | PRESCOTT, AZ | $3,618 |
| CPX2025XVM508X0058 - INTERNAL MEDICINE OF ARIZONA, INC. | PHOENIX, AZ | $3,310 |
| SPARKS HOTELS LLC | SPARKS, NV | $266 |
Free toolbox talk
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1030(g)(1)(i)(A).
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)(vii) 193 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
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Frequently asked questions
What needs a biohazard label?
Regulated waste containers, refrigerators and freezers with blood or OPIM, and containers used to store, transport or ship them.
Are there exceptions?
Yes, as provided in paragraphs (g)(1)(i)(E), (F) and (G).
Do fridges need labels?
Yes, if they contain blood or other potentially infectious material.
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.