OSHA compliance · Oct 2026
OSHA bloodborne pathogens training: group prices, 2026
1 hour onsite class to meet OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030. $200 for 10 people, $500 for 25. 1 year HSI digital card. Annual retraining required.
- Updated 21 Oct 2026
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Group price, Oct 2026
- ✓ Prices checked 23 Oct 2026
- ✓ OSHA 1910.1030(g)(2) compliant
- ✓ 1 year HSI digital card
Quick answer
- What it is: 1 hour onsite class to meet OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2), the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, delivered as an add-on to a CPR class or standalone.
- Required by: OSHA for every US employer with reasonably anticipated occupational exposure to blood or OPIM (Other Potentially Infectious Materials).
- How often: at initial job assignment AND at least annually thereafter.
- Cost in Oct 2026: $200 for 10 people, $500 for 25 at AED Leader. $20 flat per person.
- Certification: 1 year digital card through HSI (Health & Safety Institute).
Compliance signal: OSHA cites BBP training lapses as the #3 standard violation in healthcare (2024 OSHA citation report). Fine: $16,131 per violation. The $500 class is cheap by comparison.
01 Who must take OSHA BBP training
The standard applies to “any employee who may be reasonably anticipated to face contact with blood and other potentially infectious materials.” OSHA’s enforcement interpretation lists:
| Workplace | Required | OSHA citation |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare: hospitals, clinics, urgent care, dental | Yes, all clinical staff | 1910.1030 |
| Nursing homes, assisted living | Yes, all care staff | 1910.1030 |
| Dental offices, oral surgery | Yes, all | 1910.1030 |
| EMS, fire, law enforcement | Yes, all first responders | 1910.1030 |
| Tattoo and body piercing studios | Yes, all artists | 1910.1030 |
| Schools: nurses, athletic trainers, custodial | Yes, those three roles | 1910.1030 |
| Daycares and preschools | Yes, all care staff (bite wounds, diaper changes) | 1910.1030 |
| Correctional facilities, security | Yes, all officers | 1910.1030 |
| Housekeeping, janitorial for the above | Yes, if servicing those areas | 1910.1030 |
| Standard offices with no exposure | No | N/A |
02 What the 1 hour covers (OSHA-aligned)
The HSI curriculum covers every OSHA-required element in 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii):
- Explanation of the OSHA BBP standard
- Epidemiology of bloodborne diseases (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV)
- Modes of transmission
- Explanation of the exposure control plan
- Methods to recognize tasks that may involve exposure
- Methods to prevent exposure: PPE, engineering controls, work practice controls
- Hepatitis B vaccine information
- Actions to take in an exposure incident
- Post-exposure evaluation and follow-up
- Explanation of signs, labels, color coding
- Opportunity for interactive Q&A
03 Pricing by group size
Flat $20 per person. The class pairs cleanly with the CPR AED class (another 3 hours same day); most healthcare employers book both together to meet annual re-certification in one visit.
04 The annual requirement is often missed
OSHA 1910.1030(g)(2)(i) requires BBP training “at the time of initial assignment to tasks where occupational exposure may take place” AND “at least annually thereafter.” Most employers remember the initial, many miss the annual.
$16,131
Per OSHA BBP serious violation (2024)
#3
Most-cited OSHA standard in healthcare
385K
US healthcare workers sustain needlestick injuries per year (CDC)
A $500 group class is the cheapest insurance against a $16,131 citation. Lock a calendar reminder for the same month every year.
Bundle with CPR AED for annual re-cert day
Most healthcare employers run BBP + CPR AED on the same day. 4 hours total, $985 for 10 at AED Leader. One dispatch, two annual compliance boxes ticked.
05 Frequently asked questions
Who is required to take OSHA bloodborne pathogens training?
Any US employee with reasonably anticipated exposure to blood or OPIM. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030. Includes healthcare, dental, EMS, fire, police, tattoo artists, school nurses, custodial staff, daycare, correctional staff.
How often is BBP training required?
At initial job assignment AND at least annually thereafter. OSHA 1910.1030(g)(2)(i). Missing the annual is one of the most common citations.
How much does bloodborne pathogens training cost?
$200 for 10 people, $500 for 25 at AED Leader. $20 flat per person for the 1 hour onsite class. 1 year HSI digital card included.
Can it be done online?
Yes, OSHA accepts interactive online BBP training if it meets 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii) elements and allows a direct question-and-answer path to a trained person. Onsite is faster for groups 10+ and gives a live Q&A documented in the attendance log.
What is the Hepatitis B vaccine requirement?
OSHA 1910.1030(f) requires the employer to offer the Hep B vaccine series at no cost to employees with occupational exposure within 10 working days of initial assignment. Employees may decline in writing (declination form).
06 Sources
- OSHA. 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. osha.gov
- OSHA. Most Frequently Cited Standards FY2024. osha.gov/top10citedstandards
- CDC. Preventing Needlestick Injuries in Health Care Settings. cdc.gov/niosh
- HSI Bloodborne Pathogens course outline. emergencycare.hsi.com
- OSHA Fact Sheet: OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. osha.gov PDF
- AED Leader product page, prices checked 23 Oct 2026.
Prices on this page are AED Leader live prices on 23 Oct 2026, rechecked weekly. Content reviewed per our editorial standards.
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