Safety & ComplianceQuestion 36 of 100
A newly hired phlebotomist asks about the hepatitis B vaccine. Under the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, what must the employer do?
a.Provide it only after the employee has a documented exposure
b.Require the employee to pay half the cost of the series
c.Offer the vaccination series at no cost within 10 working days of assignment to at-risk duties
d.Provide it only if the employee has worked there for one year
Explanation
The standard requires employers to offer the hepatitis B vaccination series free of charge within 10 working days of initial assignment to duties with occupational exposure. Employees may decline, but they must sign a declination form and may request the vaccine later at no cost. Charging the employee, waiting for an exposure or imposing a service requirement all violate the rule.
Law Reference: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030Practice all 100 questions free — no signup required.
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