What is the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?
On December 6, 1991, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) promulgated the Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. This standard is designed to protect approximately 5.6 million workers from the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, such as the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and the Hepatitis B Virus.
Related Questions
- uestion 8-1. Can you clarify the relationship between the OSHA recordkeeping requirements and the requirements in the Bloodborne Pathogens standard to maintain a sharps injury log?
- What actions led to OSHAs bloodborne pathogens standard and the Needletick Safety and Prevention Act?
- Does OSHA Protect All Employees With the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?
