The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) to protect workers from health hazards caused by exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM). The standard requires employers to implement an Exposure Control Plan (ECP) that addresses the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), proper disposal of sharps, and immediate response to exposures.
