SBA Communications - Individual Business Rules - Health

Bloodborne Pathogen

Bloodborne Pathogens

OSHA Reference: General Industry 29 CFR 1910.1030

(g) Communication of hazards to employees (2) Information and Training. (i) The employer shall train each employee with occupational exposure in accordance with the requirements of this section. Such training must be provided at no cost to the employee and during working hours. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program. (ii) Training shall be provided as follows: (A) At the time of initial assignment to tasks where occupational exposure may take place; (B) At least annually thereafter. (iii) reserved (iv) Annual training for all employees shall be provided within one year of their previous training. (v) Employers shall provide additional training when changes such as modification of tasks or procedures or institution of new tasks or procedures affect the employee’s occupational exposure. The additional training may be limited to addressing the new exposures created.

OSHA Reference: General Industry 29 CFR 1910.1030

(h) Recordkeeping (2) Training records. (i) Training records shall include the following information: (A) The dates of the training sessions; (B) The contents or a summary of the training sessions; (C) The names and qualifications of persons conducting the training; and (D) The names and job titles of all persons attending the training sessions. (ii) Training records shall be maintained for 3 years from the date on which the training occurred.

• Applicant's name should be displayed on the evidence and should match the name registered in the system (however shortened versions of names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' is acceptable).

• The training documentation uploaded should be dated within the past 12 months.

• Acceptable training documentation should include the following:

  • Subject/Topic of the Training

  • Instructor Name

  • Employee Name

  • Date

• Training documentation can be in the form of a:

  • Certificate

  • Safety Meeting/Toolbox Talk

  • Refresher Training

• Issue Date = Date of completion

• Expiry Date = 12 months from the date of completion