NYSED

Bloodborne Pathogens in Classrooms (April 2025)
The NYS Education Department (NYSED) reminds schools that Standard Precautions are infection control measures and should always be practiced when handling blood or body fluids or materials.

Bloodborne Pathogens in Classrooms (March 2014)
This memo provides information on how to minimize the risk of exposure, the use of standard precautions, information on cleaning and disinfecting equipment, sharing medical equipment, and following your district's Exposure Control Plan.

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 HIV Clinical Guidelines on Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
Provides NYS recommendations on PEP following occupational and non-occupational exposure to HIV for adults and children past the perinatal period. Also provides access to the AIDS Institute's Clinical Education Initiative.

New York State Department of Labor Public Employee Safety and Health (PESH)
The NYS Department of Labor enforces the safety and health standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) for public employees.

New York State Confidentiality Law and HIV Public Health Law, Article 27-F
Article 27-F is the section of New York State Public Health Law that protects the confidentiality and privacy of anyone who has been tested for or exposed to HIV, HIV infection, HIV/AIDS-related illness, or been treated for HIV/AIDS-related illness. Contains a FAQ section.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration Resources (OSHA)

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 1910.130
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. 

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. 

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. 

CDC

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