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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
04/04/1992	Infectious materials and nail and tissue clippers as sharps.	1910.1030
04/02/1992	Vehicle operations on hazardous waste sites	1910.120
04/02/1992	Loads carried by persons climbing or descending a ladder.	1926.1053(b)(22)
04/02/1992	Bloodborne pathogens standard in the dry cleaning and laundromat business.	1910.1030
03/31/1992	Medical personnel exposed to patients contaminated with hazardous waste.	1910.120
03/31/1992	Bloodborne Pathogens Standard	1910.1030
03/31/1992	OSHA definition of work environment.	1904 - Table of Contents
03/30/1992	Technical interpretation of Baird & McQuire superfund cleanup site.	1910.120
03/27/1992	Towing operators skilled in operating equipment for emergency responses.	1910.120
03/27/1992	Inspection of running ropes.	1910.179
03/25/1992	Are Seybolt Cutter subject to machine guarding requirements.	1910.212
03/25/1992	Sample Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan	1910.1030
03/25/1992	Clarification of cleanup operation identified by a governmental body as an uncontrolled hazardous waste site.	1910.120
03/25/1992	Design of Debris Chute	1926.852
03/25/1992	PSM Standard: listing of hydrogen chloride and hydrochloric acid, anhydrous.	1910.119 App A, 1926.64 App A
03/24/1992	Texaco emergency response assistance team.	1910.120
03/23/1992	Safe unloading of the end dump semi-trailer
03/23/1992	Construction standards addressing excavations.	1926.651(h)
03/21/1992	Eating and drinking in area where potentially infectious material exists.	1910.1030
03/17/1992	OSHA Regulations for single family dwelling construction.	1926.11, 1926.12, 1910.12, 1926.13

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