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.

Date	Title	Standard Number
11/19/1992	Response time and "in near proximity" requirements.	1910.151
11/19/1992	Review of Panduit's lockout/tagout training video.	1910.147, 1910.331, 1910.333
11/19/1992	Tenth Letter Inspections are no longer required
11/19/1992	Compliance policy on unguarded rotary knives used in poultry processing industries	1910.212
11/18/1992	Requirements for the bloodborne pathogens standard, 1910.1030.	1910.1030
11/13/1992	Guidance on the outside storage and use of Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK).	1926.152
11/13/1992	Employers of less than 11 employees are usually exempt from OSHA 200 log.	1904 - Table of Contents
11/13/1992	How to record an illness for an employee who becomes ill at a location other than the normal location.	1904 - Table of Contents
11/13/1992	Lost work days and prearranged leave (i.e., pregnancy leave or surgery).	1904 - Table of Contents
11/12/1992	PQV team leaders and requirements; intrinsically safe camera.
11/12/1992	Toe clearances on ladders.	1910.23
11/10/1992	Employee "Right to Know" chemical labeling.	1910.1200
11/09/1992	Sharps container implicated in needle sticks.	1910.1030
11/06/1992	Bloodborne pathogen standard as it pertains to the construction industry.	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
11/04/1992	Bloodborne pathogens standard's application to allergists.	1910.1030
11/01/1992	Labeling and RCRA requirements and the HCS standard.	1910.1200
10/30/1992	Injury and illness recordkeeping requirements.	1904 - Table of Contents
10/30/1992	Temporary labor camp standards.	1910.142

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