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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
05/26/1994	The Reporting of Fatality of Multiple Hospitalization Incidence.	1904.8
05/26/1994	Fall Protection Plans in New Subpart M (1926).	1926 Subpart M
05/25/1994	Chimney platforms and space between the scaffold working edge and the structure.
05/25/1994	Worker's Compensation Laws and the OSHA recordkeeping requirements.	1904 - Table of Contents
05/25/1994	Permit-required confined space standard does not apply where DOT/OPS regulations apply to working conditions.	1910.146
05/25/1994	Highly Hazardous Chemicals, types of hardware that see contact with explosives.	1910.119
05/25/1994	Respirator Exhalation Valve Leakage.	1910.134
05/24/1994	Natural fabrics and synthetic materials that are acceptable under the electric power generation, transmission and distribution standard.	1910.269
05/23/1994	OSHA's does not enforce the physical qualification requirements of ANSI standards.	1910.6
05/20/1994	The standard does not mandate that tag lines must be used every time a load is being moved.	1926.751
05/19/1994	Recording of needlestick injuries on the OSHA 200 log.	1904 - Table of Contents
05/19/1994	Recording of cases involiving heat realted disorders.	1904 - Table of Contents
05/19/1994	OSHA regulation requiring foot protection for employees exposed to falling object hazards.	1926.95
05/18/1994	Highly Hazardous Chemicals as it applies to aqueous solutions of hydrofluoric acid.	1910.119
05/13/1994	Bloodborne pathogens standard applies to employees performing maintenance activities which involve making or keeping a structure, fixture, or foundation.	1910.1030
05/12/1994	Completing the OSHA Supplementary Record of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses.	1904 - Table of Contents
05/12/1994	Clarification of "lost workday" for reporting purposes.	1904 - Table of Contents
05/11/1994	Hoisting of two loaded containers connected together by self-locking cones.
05/09/1994	Hearing conservation standard questions.	1910.95
05/09/1994	Permit Required Confined Space Standard as it relates to rescue services.	1910.146

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