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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.

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Date	Title	Standard Number
11/22/1994	Bloodborne Pathogen and HAZWOPER-Media Coverage.	1910.1030
11/22/1994	Exemptions from the OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping requirements.	1904 - Table of Contents
11/21/1994	HCS as it relates to the guidelines described in OSHA's 1986 publication regarding disposal of hospital wastes contaminated with cytotoxic drugs.	1910.1030, 1910.1200
11/18/1994	OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard.	1910.120
11/17/1994	Interpretation for treated wood products in regards to paragraphs (f)(2)(i)-(iii) of the HCS	1910.1200
11/17/1994	Clarification on the use of negative pressure glovebags for the removal of asbestos-containing materials.	1926.1101
11/17/1994	Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) requirements for asbestos removal bags.	1926.58, 1926.1101
11/16/1994	Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) requirements for coatings on automobile parts that will be sanded and cut.	1910.1200
11/16/1994	Medical clearance for respirator wearers in emergency response situations.	1910.120
11/15/1994	Letter requesting that OSHA modify its strict application of the standard at 1910.104.	1910.104
11/14/1994	Interpretation of the Process Safety Management (PSM) of Highly Hazardous Chemicals (HHCs) standard.	1910.119
11/10/1994	Requesting a written opinion on the disposal of the needle-less Biojector syringe.	1910.1030
11/08/1994	Interpretation of the Electrical Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution standard.	1910.269
11/08/1994	Clarification on HAZWOPER emergency response training requirements.	1910.120
11/07/1994	Requesting interpretation of the Process Safety Management Standard of Highly Hazardous Chemicals Standard.	1910.119
11/03/1994	Exemptions from the OSHA Injury and Illness recordkeeping requirements.	1904 - Table of Contents
10/19/1994	Medical surveillance provision of the Cadmium standard for previously exposed employees.	1910.1027
10/19/1994	Information relating to radial saws.	1910.213
10/18/1994	Employer Obligation to Pay for Personal Protective Equipment.	1910.132, 1910.138
10/17/1994	Recording of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses.	1904 - Table of Contents

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