What are bloodborne pathogens? Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B …

OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) as amended pursuant to the 2000 Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act (NSPA), is a standard designed to safeguard workers against …

OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms present in blood that can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis …

Bloodborne pathogens and needlesticks are addressed in specific OSHA standards for general industry. This section highlights OSHA standards and documents related to bloodborne pathogens and …

The BBP standard requires the use of UP, and extends UP to protect workers against pathogens found in saliva during dental procedures and body fluids in situations where it is difficult or impossible to …

Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following shall apply: Assistant Secretary means the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, or designated representative. Blood …

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Reduces Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) requires employers to protect workers who are …

Quick Reference Guide to the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard What is the Bloodborne Pathogens standard? OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) as amended pursuant to …

Evaluating and Controlling Exposure Engineering Controls Engineering controls are defined in OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen standard as controls that isolate or remove the bloodborne pathogen hazard …

OSHA Directives: Instructions to OSHA Staff This section highlights guidelines related to bloodborne pathogens and needlestick prevention. Rules of agency practice and procedure concerning OSHA …