Hepatitis B Vaccine (Occupational)
A 3-dose vaccination series required by OSHA for employees with reasonably anticipated occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.
Key Facts
- Three-dose series at 0, 1, and 6 months
- Must be offered within 10 working days of initial assignment
- Employees may decline but must sign OSHA declination form
- Post-vaccination titer recommended to verify immunity
Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), employers must offer the hepatitis B vaccination series to all employees with occupational exposure to blood or OPIM within 10 working days of initial assignment. The 3-dose series (0, 1, and 6 months) must be provided at no cost during working hours. Employees may decline but must sign a specific OSHA declination statement. Post-vaccination titer testing is recommended to verify immunity. Healthcare workers, first responders, laboratory workers, and custodial staff in medical settings are commonly covered.
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