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Bloodborne Pathogens Training & Reference Personal protective equipment (PPE) helps prevent blood and other potentially infectious materials from reaching a worker’s skin, eyes, mouth or clothing. The correct PPE depends on the task—not on a one-size-fits-all list of equipment. PPE is important, but it is not the first or only control. OSHA requires employers to…
In blood donation centers, blood-borne disease outbreaks have been recorded since the 1970s. Donation centers are a high-risk environment for transmission as a result of certain procedures, which could explain the high rates of blood-borne illnesses documented among donors. The blood supply in the United States is now safer than it has ever been. Yet,…
Microblading salons, cosmetic clinics, and permanent makeup (PMU) studios need to follow the health standards provided by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). OSHA sets the safety standards for workers and the responsibilities of employers in ensuring a safe work environment., while CDC looks out…
In this FAQ we take a look at some frequently asked questions about bloodborne pathogens. These questions come from people just like you who are trying to find out information online about bloodborne pathogens in general and in the workplace. What do people ask about Bloodborne Pathogens? These are some of the questions people type…
This short guide provides guidance on OSHA bloodborne pathogen standard coverage for freelance tattoo artists. Freelance / Contract Tattoo Artists You may have arrived on this page if you are a tattoo studio owner or a freelance’ ‘contract’ tattoo artist; and have been looking for an answer to the question of whether freelance tattoo artists…
This short quick reference guide provides guidance on bloodborne pathogen cleanup for workers and employers in general workplaces (Non-Healthcare and Non-Laboratory Settings). How to Clean and Decontaminate Surfaces in Accordance with the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard These are general guidelines to follow when performing cleaning and disinfection in a workplace where there is a risk of…
Bloodborne Pathogens Training for Janitorial & Housekeeping Teams Janitorial and housekeeping staff help keep workplaces safe every day. Where cleaning duties may reasonably involve contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM), those employees need more than a general reminder to “be careful.” They need a clear exposure-control process, appropriate equipment, training and a…
Bloodborne Pathogens Training for Firefighters & EMS Firefighters, EMTs and paramedics work in fast-moving, unpredictable environments where contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials may be reasonably anticipated. Effective Bloodborne Pathogens training helps emergency responders recognize exposure risks, use appropriate controls and follow their agency’s post-exposure procedures without delay. Training is only one part…
Every single year, people from across the United States become infected by serious bloodborne pathogens. Some of these viruses and bacteria result in diseases that are treatable but other bloodborne infections can result in chronic conditions that cannot be treated and can only be managed. Everyone who has a reasonable risk of occupational exposure to…
The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard requires that all workers who may be occupationally exposed to blood and other human body fluids complete a Bloodborne Pathogens training course that includes information on common bloodborne pathogens. OSHA mandate that all Bloodborne Pathogens training courses cover the ‘big three’, most common Bloodborne Pathogens, which are Hepatitis B (HBV),…
If you’ve ever had to report a needle-stick injury, whether it was your own or a coworker’s, you’ve probably asked yourself: “What could I have done to prevent that?” In this article, we take a look at bloodborne pathogens and the risks to healthcare workers; including what to do if you accidentally come in contact…
Many people are a little worried at the thought of having to take a bloodborne pathogens test in order to get their bloodborne pathogens certification and become OSHA compliant. A bloodborne pathogens test or quiz is a necessary component of any training and certification program but it’s really nothing to be scared about. It is…
Tattoo infections and bloodborne pathogens go hand in hand. They happen when you as an artist, or your client forget to use your heads and follow the proper precautions. Most people think that avoiding a tattoo infection is as simple as avoiding ‘lower class’ tattoo parlors, or by declining to be inked by non-professional ‘artists’….
A tattoo is much more than just a piece of body art that asserts your personal style. Whether we like to think about it or not, It’s actually a medical procedure, because the artist uses a needle to puncture and insert the ink underneath your skin. Tattoo aftercare and bloodborne pathogens is something that is…
Bloodborne Pathogens Training for Childcare Providers Childcare providers, school staff and nursery teams regularly respond to cuts, nosebleeds and other minor incidents. Most of these events can be handled safely with everyday first-aid procedures. Where employees may reasonably anticipate contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM), employers must also provide the workplace protections…
Essential Bloodborne Pathogens knowledge for tattoo studios For tattooists and body artists, accidental exposure to bloodborne pathogens is a constant risk. For this reason bloodborne pathogen training is a must. Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in the blood that can cause diseases like Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV) and HIV. Both employees and clients…
Almost half of Americans have a tattoo, according to a 2017 study by the Pew Research Center. In 2026 that number has likely increased by a huge amount. If you’re a tattoo or body artist we’re sure you’re aware of the need to take bloodborne pathogens tattoo training on an annual basis. Bloodborne pathogen tattoo…
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