# Bloodborne pathogens

Infectious microorganisms in human blood and other potentially infectious material. Occupational exposure is governed by a federal OSHA standard

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# Bloodborne pathogens

This applies across all four perils: water, fire and smoke, mold, and biohazard.

 
Infectious microorganisms in human blood and other potentially infectious material. Occupational exposure is governed by a federal OSHA standard. The term appears constantly in scopes of work and in policy language, and its technical meaning is narrower than the everyday use of the word.
 

## Also called # Link to this section

 
- BBP

- OPIM

- other potentially infectious material

 

## Governed by # Link to this section

 
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030 — Occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious material . Basis for Emergency Rule B.

 

## Where to read more # Link to this section

 
- Water categories and what must be removed

 

 

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## Sources

Every source cited on this page

 - T1 Policy Terms and Coverage — FEMA / NFIP (accessed 2026-08-22)

- T1 State insurance departments — NAIC (accessed 2026-08-22)
 
 
 Written by: PLACEHOLDER — Restoration Reviewer Reviewed by: PLACEHOLDER — Claims Reviewer Last reviewed: 2026-08-22