29 CFR 1910.1030

Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness

Documents bloodborne pathogens awareness training. Employer remains responsible for the written exposure control plan, PPE, hepatitis B vaccination process, exposure-response procedures, and site-specific controls.

$49
3 modules · certificate included
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What this course does and does not doIt does not replace the employer's written exposure control plan, site-specific engineering and work-practice controls, hepatitis B vaccination process, medical evaluation, exposure incident follow-up, PPE selection, sharps procedures, labeling system, waste handling rules, or the OSHA-required opportunity for questions and answers with a knowledgeable trainer.
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$1,719
average penalty per citation under this standard

Quick answer

What is Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness?
Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness is online compliance training documenting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1030. It costs $49, is self-paced across 3 modules, and issues a dated certificate the moment the trainee finishes.
Who needs it?
employers and safety managers documenting required workplace-safety and HR training for their staff.
How often must it be repeated?
Every 12 months.
Is the certificate verifiable?
Yes. Every certificate carries a unique number that anyone can check publicly at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify without an account.
OSHA enforcement · since 2023
5,277
citations issued nationally
$1,719
average penalty per citation

29 CFR 1910.1030 was cited 5,277 times, averaging $1,719 in initial penalties. This course costs $49.

Source: US DOL OSHA enforcement data · pulled 2026-08-23

Where this standard is enforced

Citations issued under this standard, by the state the inspection took place in. Darker means more.

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Fewer
Most (770)States with no shading have no citations in our dataset

Most citations

Tennessee770
Oregon556
Nevada340
Connecticut334
Kentucky297

Source: OSHA inspection and violation data, pulled 2026-08-23. Figures are initial penalties, which are frequently reduced on settlement.

Check your state

See how often 29 CFR 1910.1030 was cited where you operate.

Citations by state (full data)
TN: 770 ($212)
OR: 556 ($481)
NV: 340 ($4,355)
CT: 334 ($842)
KY: 297 ($1,767)
PR: 267 ($2,150)
IL: 261 ($325)
ME: 259 ($676)
NC: 215 ($2,503)
NY: 213 ($2,068)
VA: 191 ($1,346)
MD: 139 ($344)
PA: 123 ($2,563)
NJ: 114 ($5,813)
OH: 90 ($4,582)
AK: 89 ($3,374)
HI: 87 ($2,941)
MA: 79 ($948)
MN: 78 ($2,129)
AZ: 53 ($3,628)
TX: 50 ($5,952)
CA: 42 ($1,450)
UT: 33 ($897)
GA: 30 ($2,646)
NM: 27 ($4,738)
IA: 21 ($6,876)
WI: 18 ($2,196)
RI: 18 ($2,895)
VT: 14 ($3,369)
MS: 14 ($6,952)
NH: 12 ($3,631)
DC: 9 ($1,984)
FL: 8 ($3,764)
WA: 8 ($735)
SC: 7 ($1,557)
ID: 6 ($4,091)
AL: 6 ($1,980)
CO: 4 ($3,475)
KS: 2 ($13,394)
OK: 2 ($3,349)
NE: 2 ($2,270)
VI: 2 ($0)
IN: 1 ($1,200)
WY: 1 ($5,313)
MO: 1 ($1,128)
AR: 1 ($0)

Who actually gets cited for this

Based on the 4,894 citations under 29 CFR 1910.1030 that we could match to an inspection record, which is 92.7% of the 5,277 we hold.

By industry

Health Care and Social Assistance41.8% | 2,046
Public Administration17% | 833
Accommodation and Food Services12.7% | 620
Manufacturing6.5% | 316
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services5.9% | 288
Other Services (except Public Administration)3.1% | 154

Health Care and Social Assistance alone accounts for 41.8% of them.

By employer size

1 to 10 employees30.5% | 1,491
11 to 50 employees39.5% | 1,934
51 to 250 employees23.1% | 1,130
251 to 1,000 employees5.2% | 254
More than 1,000 employees1.7% | 85

Citations by year

1,581
2023
1,352
2024
1,576
2025
385
2026*

* Year still in progress, so it is not comparable with the full years beside it. Across the complete years shown, citations rose 0%.

What this course covers

01
Exposure Basics, OSHA Duties, and Universal Precautions15 min
02
Controls, PPE, Sharps, Labels, and Housekeeping15 min
03
Hepatitis B, Exposure Incidents, Records, and Annual Retraining15 min

Who needs this training

This course is for employers and safety managers documenting required workplace-safety and HR training for their staff. It documents the training required under 29 CFR 1910.1030. You can take it as an individual, or buy seats for your whole team from one account.

Instant, verifiable certificate

Your certificate issues the moment you finish, with a unique ID. Any employer or inspector can confirm it at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify. No waiting for a card in the mail.

Get 10% off your first course

One code, one use, any course. We will also send you the occasional note when a standard changes in a way that affects training you have already bought. Nothing else.

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Common questions

Can I complete this training online?

Yes. Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness is delivered entirely online and self-paced. The regulation (29 CFR 1910.1030) requires that the training occur and be documented, which this course satisfies; any hands-on or site-specific portion a standard also requires remains the employer's responsibility.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. A certificate is issued the moment you complete the course. It carries a unique ID and can be verified by any employer or auditor at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify.

How long does it take?

The course is self-paced, so you can finish in one sitting or return as your schedule allows. Most learners complete it in under two hours.

Can I train my whole team?

Yes. You can buy multiple seats and manage your team from one account. Training providers can also resell this course under their own brand.

Before you buy, read the background

We publish a sourced guide to this requirement, with the current enforcement figures pulled from our own dataset.

Occupational Health · 7 min read
Bloodborne Pathogens Training Requirements Under 1910.1030
What the bloodborne pathogens standard requires, who counts as having occupational exposure, why annual retraining is genuinely mandatory, and what records an inspector asks for.

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