Does HAZWOPER overlap with 29 CFR 1910.1030, Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens?
The definition of hazardous substance found in HAZWOPER includes any biological agent or infectious material that may cause disease or death. Citations for exposures, mishandling, etc. of biological hazardous wastes should be cited under HAZWOPER. Citations for exposures to bloodborne pathogens as regulated under the Bloodborne Pathogen standard should be cited under 1910.1030. Where there is a conflict or overlap of the standards, the provision more protective of employee safety and health applies. • Is there a mandatory accreditation standard for HAZWOPER training programs? OSHA does not approve training programs or certify trainers. Appendix E of the HAZWOPER standard gives non-mandatory guidance for training programs. OSHA has removed the proposed standard addressing accreditation of training courses required by HAZWOPER: 29 CFR 1910.121, Accreditation of Training Programs for Hazardous Waste Operations.
