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Who does the bloodborne pathogens standard protect?

Workers exposed to blood.

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  1. Workers exposed to blood ✔
  2. Only doctors
  3. Only patients

Why: It covers every worker with on-the-job exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Employers need an exposure control plan, training and universal precautions.

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Answer: Workers exposed to blood. It covers every worker with on-the-job exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Employers need an exposure control plan, training and universal precautions.

  1. 29 CFR 1910.1030 - Bloodborne pathogens www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/subtitle-B/chapter-XVII/part-1910/subpart-Z/section-1910.1030
    This section applies to all occupational exposure to blood
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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