Safety & Loss Prevention
Bloodborne pathogens
General description of bloodborne pathogens
Workers in many different occupations are at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens (BBP), including Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS. First aid team members, housekeeping personnel in some settings, nurses and other healthcare providers are examples of workers who may be at risk of exposure.
General regulatory citations (federal and Wisconsin)
Public employees in Wisconsin are covered by reference at COMM 32.50 under the federal BBP standard. Click here to go to the OSHA webpage on bloodborne pathogens, including links to the regulatory standards, frequently asked questions, directives and standards interpretations.
Link to specific training requirements
Excerpts pertaining to BBP training from the regulatory standard [29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2) and (h)(2)].
Link to campus training resources
The BBP standard is a performance standard, and contains requirements specific to your campus such as:
- The campus exposure control plan
- Types and location of available PPE
- Procedure to follow in event of exposure
Your BBP training needs to be customized for your campus needs. To see training materials from some campuses, click on the following:
UW-Milwaukee BBP training slides (web page with links to two BBP training presentations: 1. laboratory personnel, and 2. resident assistants and custodians)
UW-Stevens Point BBP training slides (PowerPoint)
Link to other resources
Excerpts from OSHA’s frequently asked questions (FAQs) on BBP training.
OSHA’s webpage on Bloodborne Pathogens and Needlestick Prevention http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/bloodbornepathogens/index.html
Last updated 03/16/2010
This publication was prepared for environmental, health and safety staff at University of Wisconsin System campuses, to assist in finding resources and information for regulatory compliance. It is not intended to render legal advice. (Click here to read full legal disclaimer.)