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What Is Considered a Biohazard?

The word biohazard is broad in everyday use. For workplace bloodborne-pathogen rules, OSHA specifically defines blood and other potentially infectious materials, including certain body fluids, unfixed human tissue or organs other than intact skin, and specified laboratory materials.

Safety note: Do not disturb an active or restricted scene. Avoid direct contact with blood, sharps, or unknown biological material. If anyone is in immediate danger, contact emergency services.

Blood

Human blood is covered by OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard for occupational exposure.

Certain body fluids and tissues

OSHA's definition of other potentially infectious materials includes specified human body fluids, any body fluid visibly contaminated with blood, fluids that cannot be differentiated, and unfixed human tissue or organs other than intact skin.

Contaminated sharps

Needles and other contaminated objects capable of penetrating skin create a distinct handling hazard and should not be picked up casually or placed where someone may be stuck.

Related information

Sources & references

Definition reference: 29 CFR 1910.1030.

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