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BBP & Infection Control Training Tracker

Track bloodborne pathogen (BBP) and infection control certification dates for all studio staff. Monitor expiry dates, identify upcoming renewals, and export a compliance CSV for inspections.

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Patrick's Perspective

"Expired BBP certifications are a common audit failure — and an easily preventable one. Studios usually track this in a spreadsheet that nobody updates. This tracker is designed to surface expiring certs before the inspection finds them."

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Expert Guidance & Science

What bloodborne pathogen training is required for tattoo and piercing studios?

In the United States, OSHA requires all employees with occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) to complete annual BBP training under 29 CFR 1910.1030. This includes all artists, piercers, and any staff handling used needles, sharps, or contaminated surfaces. Training must cover disease transmission, exposure control, PPE use, sharps disposal, and post-exposure procedures. Most US states additionally require studio-specific health and safety certifications, which vary by jurisdiction. In the UK, local authority licensing typically requires documented evidence of infection control training; the specific qualification varies by council.

How often does bloodborne pathogen training need to be renewed?

OSHA BBP training under 29 CFR 1910.1030 requires annual renewal — every 12 months from the completion date of the previous training. Most first aid certifications (including CPR/AED) require renewal every 24 months under American Heart Association and Red Cross standards. Hepatitis B vaccination, while not a training certification, requires documentation of offer and declination or completion of the vaccine series. Many state licensing authorities require all studio staff to maintain current certifications as a condition of studio operation — a lapsed certification can trigger a corrective action or closure during inspection.

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