Many professions put employees in close proximity with blood, which may contain bloodborne pathogens. To address this health concern, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, established certain standards for limiting your exposure to potentially infectious materials. In this program, we'll take a look at what bloodborne pathogens are and what you need to know to deal with them. We'll cover ways to protect yourself and what you should do if you're exposed. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.1030.