OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030
Bloodborne pathogens training for OSHA's annual requirement.
OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires training at hire and every year after for staff with occupational exposure. We run it onsite, alongside CPR if you like.
Who needs it
Anyone whose job can reasonably expose them to blood or other potentially infectious materials: medical and dental offices, schools and daycares, custodial and housekeeping staff, body-art studios, labs, first responders and security.
What it covers
- How bloodborne diseases such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV spread
- Standard precautions and choosing the right PPE
- Your exposure control plan, and how staff get a copy
- Hepatitis B vaccination
- Safe handling of sharps and regulated waste
- What to do after an exposure incident
Annual, not every two years
Unlike CPR and first aid cards, bloodborne pathogens training has to be repeated every year. Scheduling it alongside your BLS or CPR renewal keeps it from slipping.
FAQ
Bloodborne Pathogens questions.
How often is bloodborne pathogens training required?
At initial assignment and at least once a year after that, plus additional training when changes to tasks or procedures affect an employee's exposure.
Can bloodborne pathogens training be done online?
OSHA's position is that computer-based training alone isn't enough: employees must be able to ask questions and get answers from a knowledgeable person at the time of training. An onsite session handles that directly.
Who should attend?
Every employee with occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. The exposure determination in your exposure control plan lists which job classifications that includes.
Often taken together
BLS Provider
For nurses, EMS, dental and clinical staff. High-quality CPR for adults, children and infants, AED use, and team resuscitation.
Course details →AHA / HSI · WorkplaceHeartsaver CPR & AED
For workplaces and the general public. Adult CPR and AED, with child and infant options. Designed to meet OSHA workplace requirements.
Course details →Onsite · GroupCombined & Custom
Mix courses for your team at your location in one scheduled session. Everyone leaves certified, on the same day.
How group training works →Ready to get your team certified?
Send your group size, course and preferred dates. We'll reply with a quote and available dates, usually within one business day.