Depending on the specific biological hazard, there are direct and indirect state and federal laws addressing hazards such as blood-borne pathogens, insects, and other threats to safety. Some of the following regulations or laws include:
OSHA Blood Borne Pathogens Standard (BBP, 29 CFR 1910.1030)
OSHA Personal Protective Equipment Standard (PPE, 29 CFR 1910)
OSHA Safety Training and Education Standard (1926.21(b)(4))
EPA Worker Protection Standard
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
Occupational Safety and Health Act
Several states have laws around pesticide safety. There are varying provisions depending on the state law. These states include: Florida, California, Washington, Oregon, New York, Louisiana, and Virginia. Visit our page on pesticide safety to learn more about these state federal laws.