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Keep every employee's bloodborne pathogens training current
Each employee with occupational exposure must receive bloodborne pathogens training at initial assignment and at least annually after that, within one year of the previous session (29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)). The employer provides it at no cost during working hours and keeps the training records for 3 years.
OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) applies to all occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Occupational exposure means reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that may result from an employee's duties.
The employer must train each employee with occupational exposure, at no cost to the employee and during working hours. Training is given at the time of initial assignment to tasks where occupational exposure may take place, and at least annually after that. Annual training must be provided within one year of the employee's previous training (29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i), (ii) and (iv)).
Additional training is needed when changes such as new or modified tasks or procedures affect the employee's occupational exposure; it may cover only the new exposures (29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(v)).
At a glance
| Rule | 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2) (OSHA) |
|---|---|
| Who | Every employee with occupational exposure |
| First training | At the time of initial assignment to exposure tasks |
| Refresher | At least annually; within one year of the previous training |
| Extra training | When task or procedure changes affect exposure |
| Records | Kept for 3 years from the training date |
Who is responsible?
The employer. It must set up the training program, make sure employees take part, and use a trainer who knows the subject as it relates to the workplace (29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i) and (viii)).
What the training record must show
Training records must include the dates of the sessions, the contents or a summary, the names and qualifications of the trainers, and the names and job titles of everyone who attended. They must be kept for 3 years from the date of the training (29 CFR 1910.1030(h)(2)).
Tracking it with ExpirySuite
- Add each employee with occupational exposure and record the date their next annual training is due: one year after their last training.
- Reminders arrive 60, 30, 14, 7 and 1 day before the due date and on the due date itself.
- Assign a responsible person (for example your safety or infection control lead) so the right person gets the reminder.
- If a training passes its due date, managers get overdue reminders 3, 7 and 14 days later.
- Ask the employee or trainer to upload the training certificate through a secure upload link, valid for 14 days; no account is needed.
Frequently asked questions
- How often is bloodborne pathogens training required?
- At the time of initial assignment to tasks with occupational exposure, and at least annually after that, within one year of the previous training (29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii) and (iv)).
- Who pays for the training?
- The employer. Training must be provided at no cost to the employee and during working hours (29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i)).
- Is extra training needed when duties change?
- Yes, when changes such as new or modified tasks or procedures affect the employee's occupational exposure. It may cover only the new exposures (29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(v)).
- How long must training records be kept?
- 3 years from the date of the training (29 CFR 1910.1030(h)(2)(ii)).
Sources
Last checked: Sep 30, 2026 · This page summarises official sources for general information and is not legal advice. Check the linked sources for current rules and fees.
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