Which organization regulates the control of bloodborne pathogens?

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulates the control of bloodborne pathogens through its Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, established to protect workers in various industries, particularly healthcare, from health risks associated with exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. This regulation outlines requirements for employers, including ensuring the implementation of exposure control plans, providing personal protective equipment, offering vaccinations (such as hepatitis B), and maintaining proper disposal methods for contaminated waste. OSHA’s role is crucial in setting and enforcing standards to ensure that workplaces are safe and to mitigate risks related to bloodborne pathogens.

While other organizations like the CDC, NIH, and USDA have roles in public health, research, and food safety, they do not have the direct regulatory authority over workplace safety regarding bloodborne pathogens. The CDC issues guidelines and recommendations that inform practices, but compliance and enforcement are within OSHA's purview.