1910.1030(h)(2)(ii): Keeping Bloodborne Training Records
Bloodborne pathogens training records must be kept for 3 years from the date the training occurred.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1030(h)(2)(ii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 44 times in the last 3 years, in 44 inspections, with $2,234 in current penalties.
- Most citations: NV (8), TN (7), KY (7).
- Related part: 1910.1030(h) Recordkeeping (481 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1030(h)(2)(ii) 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
(ii) Training records shall be maintained for 3 years from the date on which the training occurred. 44 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 | 1 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 10 |
Top states: NV (8), TN (7), KY (7), NC (6), OR (4)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| SHENANDOAH DERMATOLOGY & AESTHETICS | STAUNTON, VA | $585 |
| SHENANDOAH DERMATOLOGY | HARRISONBURG, VA | $585 |
| GNLV, LLC | LAS VEGAS, NV | $533 |
| BAYSHORE SUITES LLC | LAUGHLIN, NV | $531 |
| CPX2024XTN976X0018 - LA LASER CENTER, PC, CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CORPORA DBA SUN CITY WEST DERMATOLOGY | SUN CITY WEST, AZ | $0 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1030(h)(2)(ii).
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) 164 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)(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
How long are bloodborne pathogens training records kept?
3 years from the date on which the training occurred.
When does the 3 years start?
On the date the training occurred.
Where is this rule?
In 1910.1030(h)(2)(ii).
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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.