1910.1030(h)(2): Bloodborne Pathogens Training Records
Employers must keep bloodborne pathogens training records that include the dates of the sessions, the contents or a summary, the names and qualifications of the trainers, and the names and job titles of everyone who attended. Training records must be kept for 3 years from the date of training.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1030(h)(2) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 199 times in the last 3 years, in 156 inspections, with $14,679 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: KY (57), NV (37), OR (36).
- Related part: 1910.1030(h) Recordkeeping (481 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1030(h)(2) ("Training Records") is one requirement inside 1910.1030 Bloodborne pathogens, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910). It includes 6 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) Training Records. 199 citations
(i) Training records shall include the following information: Open (h)(2)(i) 154 citations
(A) The dates of the training sessions; 3 citations
(B) The contents or a summary of the training sessions; Open (h)(2)(i)(b) 18 citations
(C) The names and qualifications of persons conducting the training; and Open (h)(2)(i)(c) 49 citations
(D) The names and job titles of all persons attending the training sessions. Open (h)(2)(i)(d) 32 citations
(ii) Training records shall be maintained for 3 years from the date on which the training occurred. Open (h)(2)(ii) 44 citations
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(h)(2).
At 2:27 p.m. on September 23, 2024, Employee #1 was restraining a child who was attempting to harm themself or others. During the restraint, Employee #1 began experiencing a heart attack. Coworkers initiated CPR and called emergency services. Employee #1 was transported for medical treatment…
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 80 |
| 2025 | 78 |
| 2026 | 32 |
Top states: KY (57), NV (37), OR (36), TN (18), NC (15)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| CURTIS BAY ENERGY, INC. | BALTIMORE, MD | $5,000 |
| JIVI CORPORATION | MILLINGTON, TN | $1,200 |
| BOWTIE HOSPITALITY LV LLC | LAS VEGAS, NV | $1,035 |
| DISPATCHHEALTH NV WAGNER, PC | LAS VEGAS, NV | $877 |
| RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT | LAS VEGAS, NV | $770 |
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Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1030(h) Recordkeeping 481 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)(ii) 44 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 must bloodborne pathogens training records be kept?
For 3 years from the date on which the training occurred.
What must the training records include?
Dates, contents or a summary, names and qualifications of trainers, and names and job titles of attendees.
Do trainer qualifications need to be recorded?
Yes. The names and qualifications of persons conducting the training must be included.
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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.