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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only. Return to current Interpretations.
Previous Years > 2000
December
- [12/28/2000] Ergonomics standard requirements concerning initial program evaluation.[1910.900(c)]
- [12/01/2000] Application of a cold compress on a second or subsequent medical visit is recordable.[1904.12(e)]
- [10/24/2000] Authorized employees may, but are not required to, verify energy isolation in group LO/TO.[1910.147(f)(3)]
- [10/17/2000] Recording injuries/illness of pool nurses (temporary employees);needlestick recordkeeping.[1904.2; 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii)(C); 1904.12(c)]
- [09/11/2000] Batteries in electric powered industrial trucks must be secured horizontally and vertically.[1910.178(g)(5)]
- [09/11/2000] A lock is considered a lockout device.[1910.147(b)]
- [08/20/2000] Employees must be kept clear of suspended loads, including multiple lift loads.[1926.550(a); 1926.753(c)]
- [08/10/2000] Fall protection requirements for residential construction (STD 3-0.1A).[1926.500; 1926.501; 1926.502; 1926.503]
- [07/31/2000] Recordability of treatment for hydrofluoric acid burns.[1904.12(c); 1904.12(e)]
- [07/20/2000] Trolley equipped bridge cranes are exempted from load indicating device requirement.[1917.46(a)(1)(viii)(A)]
- [07/12/2000] Work-related injuries and illnesses that occur in home-based worksites are recordable.[1904.2; 1904.12]
- [06/28/2000] "Approval" of flexible corrugated plastic covers and generic circuit breaker panel switch lockouts.[1910.305(b)(2); 1910.147(c)(5); 1910.303(g)(2)(ii)]
- [06/26/2000] Numerous injury and illness recordkeeping questions.[1904]
- [06/26/2000] All injuries/illnesses that result in days away from work are recordable.[1904.12(c); 1904.2(a)]
- [05/24/2000] Recordkeeping: lost workdays that occur prior to diagnosis must be recorded.[1904.2; 1904.12]
- [05/24/2000] Recordkeeping: count of lost workdays when worker not scheduled to work or is terminated.[1904.2; 1904.12]
- [05/24/2000] Recordkeeping: clarifications of second visits for recordability.[1904.2; 1904.12(e)]
- [05/05/2000] Recordkeeping: several clarifications of first aid vs. medical treatment.[1904.2; 1904.12; 1952.4]
- [05/01/2000] Recordkeeping: accommodation camps are ordinarily considered a "home away from home."[1904.2]
- [04/25/2000] Leather gloves are considered personal protective equipment.[1910.132]
- [04/14/2000] Injuries that occur during business travel are recordable.[1904.2]
- [04/11/2000] Energy control procedures must be developed unless eight conditions met.[1910.147(c)(4)(i); 1910.147(b)]
- [04/11/2000] Applicability of Marine Terminal and Longshoring standards to cargo handling.[1918.1(a); 1917.1(a)]
- [03/29/2000] Training required for commercial divers.[1910.410]
- [03/20/2000] OSHA's proposed safety and health program rule; safety incentives.
- [03/13/2000] Disposal methods for blood collection tubes.[1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(B); 1910.1030(g)(1)(i)]
- [03/06/2000] Restricted work activity concept hinges on employee's ability to work.[1904.2]
- [03/06/2000] Employer who directs work activities is responsible for injury and illness recordkeeping.[1904.2]
- [03/06/2000] Recordable hours and injuries for truck drivers should reflect work-related exposures.[1904.2; 1904.12]
- [03/02/2000] OSHA does not prohibit reducing bonuses based on accidents.[1904.2]
- [02/15/2000] Baseline audiogram requirements for re-hire of past employee.[1910.95(g)(5); 1904.2]
- [02/02/2000] Recordability of injuries during employee exercise;restricted workday clarification.[1904.2; 1904.12]
- [02/02/2000] Injuries resulting from epileptic seizures at work are recordable.[1904.2]