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Bloodborne Pathogens and Exposure Control

New York State Education Department (NYSED) Resources

Managing Emergency Health Care and Communicable Diseases in the School Setting (NYSED 11/2023) 
This guideline provides schools with a framework for establishing a health services program that provides the services and information required under New York State Education Law Article 19. It contains information on Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plans, and bloodborne pathogen training designed to reduce the risk of transmission of bloodborne and other pathogens from both recognized and unrecognized sources. All school staff should be trained in OSHA/Bloodborne Pathogens in accordance with the school district’s exposure control plans and utilize Standard Precautions.

Guidelines for Medication Management in Schools (NYSED 10/22) 
This guideline provides a framework for developing policies and procedures for medication administration in public and non-public schools as defined in state law and regulation, including information on safe disposal of needles/syringes, bloodborne pathogens and other biohazard materials

Exposure Control Plan - The above guidelines define an Exposure Control Plan as a written policy for protecting employees from bloodborne pathogen exposures, as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for any employer who employs one or more employees, and the Public Employees Safety and Health (PESH) at the NYS Department of Labor for public employers. An Exposure Control Plan is the focal point of any bloodborne pathogen exposure prevention program. It details in writing a plan for reducing exposures to blood and explains what steps to take if an exposure occurs. The plan specifies all steps to be taken in the school facility to limit exposure of employees.

Bloodborne Pathogens in Classrooms (NYSED 4/2025)
NYSED memo reminding schools that Standard Precautions are infection control measures and should always be practiced when handling blood or body fluids or materials.

New York State Department of Health Resources (NYSDOH)

Prevention, Controls, and Post Exposure Prophylaxis for Bloodborne Pathogens
This webpage provides information on vaccination, prevention and control, post HIV exposure prophylaxis, and non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis.

New York State Department of Labor Resources (NYSDOL)

Public Employee Safety and Health (PESH)
Enforces safety and health standards promulgated under the United States Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) for public employees. 

Occupational Safety and Health Administration Resources (OSHA)

Model Exposure Control Plans for Bloodborne Pathogens Standards (OSHA)
Provides a model exposure control plan to meet the requirements of the OSHA bloodborne standard. The written plans must be accessible to all employees, either online or in an area where they are available for review. 

New York State Plan | Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Bloodborne Pathogens and Needlestick Prevention
This webpage provides an overview of bloodborne pathogens, including standards, guidance, hazard recognition, evaluating and controlling exposure, and other helpful information.

Bloodborne Pathogen Standard 1910.1030
Provides all required elements of the OSHA Standard applicable to all occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. 

Bloodborne Pathogens Plan Fact Sheet
Provides a quick overview of the BBP standard. 

Frequently Asked BBP Questions (OSHA)
Provides a list of answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding BBP standards and provides regional office contact information. 

Center for Disease Control

Bloodborne Infectious Disease Risk Factors
Provides information and resources for prevention.

Other Resources

FDA Risk of Transmission of Bloodborne Pathogens from Shared Use of Insulin Pens  

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Page Updated 7/1/26