Bloodborne pathogens (BBP) training is required when employees could reasonably expect exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.
Most manufacturers assume this does not apply to them. In reality, it often does.1
Any workplace where employees may respond to injuries or handle blood or bodily fluids.
Only employees with “occupational exposure,” such as:
If they’re expected to respond, they need BBP training.
Before exposure.
Training must be:
Retraining is also required if procedures or risks change.
BBP training focuses on exposure prevention and response.
It must cover:
Employers must also have an Exposure Control Plan in place.3
Most issues come from assuming BBP “doesn’t apply.”
Typical gaps include:
BBP becomes an issue the moment an injury happens.
Be clear about who is responsible for responding to injuries.
Train those employees properly. Make sure PPE and cleanup materials are available and easy to access. Keep procedures simple and documented.
In practice, OSHA is looking for three things:
Common documentation includes training records, exposure control plans, and incident response procedures.
Tip: Use MakerComply’s Free Employee Training Tracker to keep BBP training current for designated responders and stay on top of annual renewals.
If employees are expected to respond to injuries, bloodborne pathogens training applies. The risk is not constant, but when it happens, it matters.
Disclaimer
This cheat sheet is meant to be an overview and does not take the place of full regulatory compliance guidance. Consult OSHA bloodborne pathogens standards for full requirements.
Sources
https://www.osha.gov/bloodborne-pathogens
Bloodborne pathogens (BBP) training is required when employees could reasonably expect exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.
Most manufacturers assume this does not apply to them. In reality, it often does.1
Any workplace where employees may respond to injuries or handle blood or bodily fluids.
Only employees with “occupational exposure,” such as:
If they’re expected to respond, they need BBP training.
Before exposure.
Training must be:
Retraining is also required if procedures or risks change.
BBP training focuses on exposure prevention and response.
It must cover:
Employers must also have an Exposure Control Plan in place.3
Most issues come from assuming BBP “doesn’t apply.”
Typical gaps include:
BBP becomes an issue the moment an injury happens.
Be clear about who is responsible for responding to injuries.
Train those employees properly. Make sure PPE and cleanup materials are available and easy to access. Keep procedures simple and documented.
In practice, OSHA is looking for three things:
Common documentation includes training records, exposure control plans, and incident response procedures.
Tip: Use MakerComply’s Free Employee Training Tracker to keep BBP training current for designated responders and stay on top of annual renewals.
If employees are expected to respond to injuries, bloodborne pathogens training applies. The risk is not constant, but when it happens, it matters.
Disclaimer
This cheat sheet is meant to be an overview and does not take the place of full regulatory compliance guidance. Consult OSHA bloodborne pathogens standards for full requirements.
Sources
https://www.osha.gov/bloodborne-pathogens
