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Letters of Interpretation

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards, and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. Each letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed.

Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information.

These letters of interpretation and the standards they address may not apply to OSHA State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as OSHA's and may have different or additional requirements. Please see OSHA-approved State Plans for more information.

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Date	Title	Standard Number
10/21/1992	OSHA's determination of Lysol Spray's acceptability to the bloodborne pathogen standard.	1910.1030
10/16/1992	Background of bloodborne pathogens standard.	1910.1030
10/15/1992	Bloodborne pathogens standard's costs and necessity.	1910.1030
10/08/1992	Bloodborne Pathogen standard's application to feminine hygiene products.	1910.1030
10/02/1992	The StopStix resheathing device is not acceptable to the bloodborne pathogen standard.	1910.1030
10/02/1992	Bloodborne pathogen standard as it applies to a nursing personnel service.	1910.1030
10/02/1992	Bloodborne pathogen standard's applicability to the oil drilling industry.	1910.1030
10/01/1992	Request for a copy of a memorandum dated July 15, 1992 regarding a Sage Products sharps disposal container.	1910.1030
10/01/1992	Bloodborne pathogen standard's applicability to employees of summer camps and conference/retreat centers	1910.1030
09/30/1992	Bloodborne pathogens standard requirements relating to subculturing microorganisms.	1910.1030
09/28/1992	Bloodborne pathogens standard's relationship to a checklist for dental offices.	1910.1030
09/25/1992	Bloodborne pathogens standard's necessity, requirements and costs.	1910.1030
09/17/1992	Bloodborne pathogens standard's relationship to grocery retailers and wholesalers.	1910.1030
09/15/1992	Bloodborne pathogens standard's relationship to labeling of laundry, OnGard Needle recapping device, and laundering uniforms.	1910.1030
09/10/1992	Bloodborne pathogens standard's requirements and costs.	1910.1030
09/09/1992	Bloodborne pathogens standard's relationship to oilfield industry and other non-health care industries.	1910.1030
09/09/1992	Concerns about necessity for the standard and its requirements and costs.	1910.1030
09/04/1992	Bloodborne pathogens standard's relationship to beverage consumption at nurses stations.	1910.1030, 1910.1030(d)(2)(ix)
09/04/1992	Bloodborne pathogens standard's relationship to employees trained in first aid around electrical lines	1910.1030
09/04/1992	Bloodborne pathogens standard requirements regarding employees performing residential services.	1910.1030