OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030): universal precautions, sharps, hand washing, PPE, hepatitis B vaccination, exposure incidents, labels, annual training and records. Free practice quiz with instant feedback; every explanation cites the 29 CFR paragraph it is based on. Independent review material: not affiliated with or endorsed by OSHA, not an OSHA Outreach (10/30-hour) exam, and it does not replace the training and evaluation your employer must provide.
Question 1 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
Which two pathogens does the standard name as examples of bloodborne pathogens?
- Influenza virus and Streptococcus bacteria
- Salmonella and E. coli bacteria
- Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and HIV
- Tuberculosis (TB) and the measles virus
Question 2 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
What does "universal precautions" mean?
- Wearing gloves only with patients known or suspected to be infected
- Treating all human blood and certain body fluids as infectious
- Testing every patient's blood before any treatment begins
- Using the same PPE for every task, whatever the exposure
Question 3 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
How often must the employer review and update the Exposure Control Plan?
- Every five years, or sooner if OSHA asks
- After each exposure incident, not on a schedule
- Every three years, with the training records
- At least annually and when exposure tasks change
Question 4 · True / False · 90s · 1 pt
Contaminated needles may be recapped with a two-handed technique if you are careful.
Question 5 · Multiple choice · 90s · 1 pt
What must containers for contaminated sharps be? Choose the 3 correct answers.
- Closable
- Puncture resistant
- Leakproof on the sides and bottom
- Made of clear glass for visibility
Question 6 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
When must you wash your hands after removing gloves?
- At the next break or at the end of the shift
- Immediately or as soon as feasible
- Only if a glove was torn or punctured
- Only before eating, drinking or smoking
Question 7 · True / False · 90s · 1 pt
Eating and drinking are prohibited in work areas where there is a reasonable likelihood of occupational exposure.
Question 8 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
Who pays for the PPE needed for occupational exposure, such as gloves, gowns and face shields?
- The employer, at no cost to the employee
- The employee, through a payroll deduction
- Split equally between employer and employee
- The employee's health insurance plan
Question 9 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
How should possibly contaminated broken glass be cleaned up?
- Picked up carefully by hand while wearing two pairs of gloves
- With a household vacuum cleaner, then bagged
- Left in place for the next cleaning crew to handle
- Mechanically, e.g. with a brush and dust pan or tongs
Question 10 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
Within how many working days of initial assignment must the hepatitis B vaccination be made available?
- 30 working days
- 90 calendar days
- 10 working days
- Within one year
Question 11 · True / False · 90s · 1 pt
An employee who declined the hepatitis B vaccine can still get it later from the employer while covered by the standard.
Question 12 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
What color must biohazard warning labels be?
- Fluorescent orange or orange-red
- Bright green with white lettering
- Yellow with black lettering
- Any color, if it says BIOHAZARD
Question 13 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
How often must bloodborne pathogens training be repeated?
- Every three years
- Only at initial assignment
- Only after an exposure incident
- At least annually
Question 14 · Single choice · 90s · 1 pt
How long must training records be kept?
- 3 years from the date of the training
- 1 year from the date of the training
- Until the employee leaves
- Duration of employment plus 30 years