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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
11/06/1992	Bloodborne pathogen standard as it pertains to the construction industry.	1910.1030
11/04/1992	Bloodborne pathogens standard's application to allergists.	1910.1030
11/04/1992	Bloodborne pathogens and laundering of contaminated articles.	1910.1030
11/04/1992	Ground fault circuit interrupters on extension cords and portable tools.	1926.404
11/01/1992	Labeling and RCRA requirements and the HCS standard.	1910.1200
10/30/1992	Temporary labor camp standards.	1910.142
10/30/1992	Injury and illness recordkeeping requirements.	1904 - Table of Contents
10/30/1992	Natural gas distribution and transmission facilities.	1910.119
10/28/1992	Natural gas facility process hazard analysis requirements.	1910.119
10/28/1992	Storage of flammable liquid in original containers at a job worksite.	1926.152
10/27/1992	Fall protection & ANSI standards.
10/27/1992	Scaffold step unit towers when used for access to locations other than scaffold platforms.	1926.1052(a)(1), 1926.451(e)(4)
10/27/1992	Requirements for MTD to identify registered professional engineers.	1926 Subpart P
10/27/1992	Training requirements for hospital personnel involved in an emergency response of a hazardous substance.	1910.120
10/27/1992	Employees who work at hazardous waste sites who are not involved in cleanup.	1910.120, 1910.120(a)(1)(iii), 1910.120(e)
10/27/1992	Standards applying to ground-supported tower type hoists.	1926.552
10/27/1992	Male infertility and welding engineers.	1910 Subpart H
10/26/1992	Request for an amendment to the bloodborne pathogen standard.	1910.1030
10/26/1992	Background of bloodborne pathogens standard.	1910.1030
10/23/1992	Applicability of bloodborne pathogens standard to first aid providers at electric cooperatives	1910.1030

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