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

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Emergency Department » Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Bloodborne pathogens are pathogenic microorganisms present in human blood that can cause disease in humans.

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Incidents OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) requires employers to make immediate confidential medical evaluation and follow-up …

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 …