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
Bloodborne Pathogens standard: Group purchasing agreements in healthcare facilities; engineering controls. 1910.1030
Using Universal Precautions with Bloodborne Pathogens. 1910.1030(d)(1), 1910.1030(d)(3)
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard applicability to radiopharmaceutical use. 1910.1030(a), 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(4), 1910.1030(g)(1)(i)
Bloodborne pathogens standard covers immune globulins, albumin, and factors 8 and 9. 1910.1030(a)
OSHA doesn't regulate latex gloves for food preparation 1910.138, 1910.1030
Procedure to follow when Hepatitis B vaccine schedule is interrupted. 1910.1030
Approval and selection of medical devices to minimize employee exposure. 1910.1030
The language of the HB vaccine declination form may not be changed. 1910.1030 App A
Approval for use of needle disposal systems; incineration not prohibited. 1910.1030
Alternatives to latex or vinyl may be used for protective gloves to comply with the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard. 1910.1030
Application of glove monitoring devices to aid in the detection of gloves that fail during medical procedures. 1910.1030
Safe Medical Systems' SNR sharps collection system. 1910.1030
The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard and the Enforcement Procedures for TB. 1910.1030
Annual training required by the occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogen standard. 1910.1030
OSHA's standard for exposure to bloodborne pathogens. 1910.1030
OSHA's position on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-approved disinfectants. 1910.1030
Appropriateness of computer-based interactive training programs to satisfy required OSHA training. 1910.1030
Applicability of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard for employees who work as companion-sitters in private homes. 1910.1030
Disinfectants claiming efficacy against the Hepatitis B virus. 1910.1030
The use of telephones in training to meet the requirements of the Bloodborne Pathogens standard. 1910.1030