Nationwide Bloodborne Pathogens Training

Nationwide Bloodborne Pathogens Training

OSHA-compliant training for tattoo, piercing, and PMU professionals — accepted in multiple states across the U.S.

Course Description

Our Nationwide Bloodborne Pathogens Certification course is designed for tattoo artists, body piercers, permanent makeup (PMU) technicians, and other body art professionals across the United States.

This course is OSHA-compliant and accepted by many state and local health departments. It covers essential safety practices for preventing the spread of HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and other infectious diseases.

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States That Require OSHA-Compliant Bloodborne Pathogens Certificates

These states accept OSHA-aligned Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) training for tattoo artists, permanent makeup professionals, body piercers, and body art practitioners.

The states listed below do not require BBP training providers to be on a state-approved list. In these jurisdictions, any training program that meets OSHA bloodborne pathogens standards is generally accepted. In some cases, BBP training is required at the local or county level rather than statewide.


Arizona

Arizona does not impose a statewide BBP training requirement; however, certain counties and local health departments may require OSHA-compliant certification.

Colorado

Bloodborne pathogens training is required for licensing in some jurisdictions. OSHA-compliant certificates are widely accepted.

Connecticut

State law requires BBP training for tattoo technicians. Courses that meet OSHA standards satisfy the requirement.

Delaware

Delaware has no statewide BBP mandate; local authorities may require OSHA-aligned training for body art professionals.

Georgia

Bloodborne pathogens and universal precautions training is required statewide. Any OSHA-compliant course is accepted.

Idaho

No statewide BBP training requirement exists; local health districts may require OSHA-compliant certification.

Illinois

Body art establishments must ensure artists receive OSHA-compliant bloodborne pathogens training.

Indiana

Bloodborne pathogens training is required. OSHA-aligned courses are accepted without provider restrictions.

Iowa

State law requires BBP training for body art practitioners. OSHA-compliant programs meet this requirement.

Kentucky

Bloodborne pathogens training is mandated by regulation. OSHA-compliant courses are accepted statewide.

Louisiana

BBP training is required for body art operators. OSHA-compliant certification is recognized by the state.

Maryland

No statewide BBP requirement exists; some counties require proof of OSHA-aligned bloodborne pathogens training.

Massachusetts

No uniform state mandate applies; many cities and local boards of health require OSHA-compliant BBP training.

Michigan

Facilities must ensure staff receive BBP training related to occupational exposure. OSHA-aligned programs are accepted.

Minnesota

BBP training is required for licensure. OSHA-compliant courses are accepted toward required training hours.

Missouri

State regulations require bloodborne pathogens training. OSHA-compliant courses meet the requirement.

Montana

BBP training is required for body art professionals. OSHA-aligned courses are accepted.

Nebraska

Bloodborne pathogens training is required statewide. OSHA-compliant certification is recognized.

Nevada

No single statewide rule applies; local health districts may require OSHA-compliant BBP training.

New Hampshire

BBP training is required for certain practitioners. OSHA-aligned courses are accepted.

New Jersey

Bloodborne pathogens training is mandatory statewide. OSHA-compliant courses satisfy requirements.

New Mexico

BBP training is required for tattoo, PMU, and piercing professionals. OSHA-aligned training is accepted.

New York

No statewide BBP mandate exists; some professionals obtain training voluntarily or for external compliance.

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