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Can you direct me to exactly what I need to include with putting together a OSHA regulated annual BBP meeting?

The US Department of Labor – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a fact sheet which outlines training requirements for the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. It states:

Provide information and training to workers. Employers must ensure that their workers receive regular training that covers all elements of the standard including, but not limited to: information on bloodborne pathogens and diseases, methods used to control occupational exposure, hepatitis B vaccine, and medical evaluation and post-exposure follow-up procedures. Employers must offer this training on initial assignment, at least annually thereafter, and when new or modified tasks or procedures affect a worker’s occupational exposure. Also, HIV and HBV laboratory and production facility workers must receive specialized initial training, in addition to the training provided to all workers with occupational exposure. Workers must have the opportunity to ask the trainer questions. Also, training must be presented at an educational level and in a language that workers understand. ¹

OSHA does have some training and resource materials for the Bloodborne pathogens standard on its website which can be accessed at these links:

https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/bloodbornepathogens/otherresources.html ²

https://www.osha.gov/dte/library/materials_library.html ³

https://www.osha.gov/pls/publications/publication.AthruZ?pType=AthruZ#B ⁴

Please note that there may be varying requirements in those states with State OSHA Programs. It is recommended that you contact OSHA in your state to find out if there are any different requirements. Further information about State OSHA Programs can be accessed at https://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html .⁵  Any further questions on this topic should be directed to your area OSHA office.

Resources

1) US Department of Labor – Occupational Safety & Health Administration. OSHA Fact Sheet – OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. https://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_BloodborneFacts/bbfact01.pdf Accessed on May 13, 2016.

2) US Department of Labor – Occupational Safety & Health Administration. Bloodborne Pathogens and Needlestick Prevention. https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/bloodbornepathogens/otherresources.html Accessed on May 13, 2016.

3) US Department of Labor – Occupational Safety & Health Administration. Training and Reference Materials Library https://www.osha.gov/dte/library/materials_library.html Accessed on May 13, 2016.

4) US Department of Labor – Occupational Safety & Health Administration. All OSHA Publications. https://www.osha.gov/pls/publications/publication.AthruZ?pType=AthruZ#B Accessed on May 13, 2016.

5) US Department of Labor – Occupational Safety & Health Administration. Frequently Asked Questions about State Occupational Safety and Health Plans. https://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html Accessed on May 13, 2016.

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