Barbershop Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Checklist
Barbershops routinely use sharp implements including razors and clippers that can cause minor cuts with bloodborne pathogen exposure risk. This checklist verifies your barbershop's exposure control program meets OSHA requirements.
- Industry: Beauty & Wellness
- Frequency: Monthly Audit
- Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
- Role: Shop Owner / BBP Compliance Officer
- Total Items: 36
Exposure Control Plan
Verify the written Exposure Control Plan is in place.
- Written Exposure Control Plan exists for the barbershop?
- ECP reviewed and updated within past 12 months?
- ECP accessible to all barbers during all working hours?
- ECP identifies shaving, clipping, and razor services as exposure risk tasks?
- Engineering controls (sharps containers, safe blade disposal) documented in ECP?
- Universal precautions approach described - all blood treated as potentially infectious?
Bloodborne Pathogen Training
Verify BBP training is current for all barbers.
- All barbers trained before beginning work with clients?
- Annual BBP refresher training completed and documented?
- Training records retained for 3 years per OSHA requirement?
- Training covered: BBP transmission, ECP, PPE, post-exposure procedures, and hepatitis B vaccine?
- State barber board BBP training requirements met (may exceed OSHA minimum)?
- Any new hires in past year completed training before client services?
Nick and Cut Response Procedures
Verify proper response procedures for client or barber cuts.
- Protocol documented for response to client nick or cut?
- Protocol documented for barber self-injury from sharp implement?
- Procedure: wash all blood-contact wounds with soap and water for 15 minutes?
- Protocol to collect client information for post-exposure medical follow-up?
- Confidential medical evaluation available to barber after exposure?
- All blood exposure incidents documented in exposure log?
Sharps Disposal
Verify proper sharps disposal systems.
- Sharps containers at each station where razors are used?
- Sharps containers labeled with biohazard symbol?
- No sharps containers overfilled - replaced when 3/4 full?
- Used sharps disposed through licensed medical waste hauler?
- No razor blades disposed in regular trash?
- Gloves worn when changing sharps containers?
PPE Program
Verify PPE program for barbers is adequate.
- Gloves available at every station and provided free to barbers?
- Gloves used for razor shaving services?
- Barrier cream or protective hand lotion available to prevent cracked skin?
- Eye protection available if blood spatter risk (shaving)?
- Gloves available in multiple sizes?
- Employer confirms all BBP PPE provided at no cost to barbers?
Hepatitis B Vaccination Program
Verify hepatitis B vaccination program compliance.
- Hepatitis B vaccine offered to all barbers at no cost per OSHA requirement?
- Hepatitis B vaccination records or declination statements on file for all barbers?
- Employee medical records retained for employment duration plus 30 years?
- Post-exposure medical evaluation includes hepatitis B booster assessment?
- Employee medical records kept confidential per HIPAA and OSHA?
- Medical records stored separately from employee personnel files?
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Why Use This Barbershop Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Checklist?
This barbershop bloodborne pathogen exposure control checklist helps beauty & wellness teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for shop owner / bbp compliance officer professionals, this checklist covers 36 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: monthly audit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Barbershop Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 36 inspection items across 6 sections: Exposure Control Plan, Bloodborne Pathogen Training, Nick and Cut Response Procedures, Sharps Disposal, PPE Program, Hepatitis B Vaccination Program. It is designed for beauty & wellness operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed monthly audit. Each completion takes approximately 30-45 minutes.
Who should use this Barbershop Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Shop Owner / BBP Compliance Officer professionals in the beauty & wellness industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.