Bloodborne pathogens training rules by state
OSHA's bloodborne pathogens standard applies in every state, enforced by federal OSHA or by a state plan. The employer accepts the training certificate; no agency approves the course. A few states add licensing rules for particular jobs. Each page below says which applies.
States with a job-specific rule on top of OSHA
- California: tattoo, piercing and body art; dental assistants
- Colorado: tattoo, piercing and body art
- Florida: tattoo artists
- Hawaii: tattoo artists
- Illinois: tattoo, piercing and body art
- Indiana: tattoo, piercing and body art
- Kansas: tattoo, piercing and body art
- Michigan: tattoo, piercing and body art
- Minnesota: tattoo, piercing and body art
- Nevada: tattoo, piercing and body art (southern nevada)
- New York: licensed health professionals; tattoo artists in new york city
- Oklahoma: tattoo, piercing and body art
- Oregon: cosmetology, barbering, nails and esthetics; tattoo, piercing and body art
- Pennsylvania: tattoo and body art in philadelphia
- South Carolina: tattoo and body piercing
- Texas: tattoo, piercing and body art
- Washington: child care and early learning staff; tattoo, piercing and body art