Occupational Safety And Health Administration Standard On Blood-borne Pathogens

Definition of "Occupational safety and health administration standard on blood-borne pathogens"

Standard designed to reduce occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens (microorganisms in human blood that can cause diseases in humans, such as HIV and hepatitis B). The standard emphasizes using a combination of personal protective clothing and equipment, vaccination, engineering controls, work practice controls, and training.

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