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
09/02/1992	Stop of lost workday counts on the OSHA log involving the termination of an injured or ill employee.	1904 - Table of Contents
09/02/1992	Recordkeeping requirements for separate sites and types of records to be maintained.	1904 - Table of Contents
09/02/1992	Medical questions on recordkeeping.	1904 - Table of Contents
09/02/1992	Successful completion of a first aid course demonstrated by means other than a written knowledge test.	1910.151
09/01/1992	South Carolina's regulatory procedures for single-use respirators.	1910.134
09/01/1992	Various questions on OSHA standards	1910.119, 1910.120, 1910.1030
09/01/1992	Bloodborne Pathogens standard's interpretation of containerization of reusable sharps.	1910.1030
09/01/1992	Using gloves in administering routine injections.	1910.1030
08/28/1992	Bloodborne pathogen standard's applicability to employees dealing with individuals who have developmental disabilities.	1910.1030
08/28/1992	Bloodborne pathogen standard's applicability to non-health care industries.	1910.1030
08/28/1992	Ceramic firing utilizing propane in amounts exceeding 10,000 pounds not subject to process safety management standard.	1910.119
08/28/1992	Requirement for MSDSs with hazardous chemicals.	1910.1200, 1910.1020
08/27/1992	Bloodborne pathogen standard's applicability in a school for the disabled.	1910.1030
08/27/1992	Bloodborne pathogens in the healthcare industry, request for variance.	1910.1030
08/27/1992	HAZWOPER training requirements.	1910.120
08/25/1992	Eating and drinking in doctors' waiting rooms.	1910.1030
08/25/1992	Guidelines for school buses under the bloodborne pathogens standard.	1910.1030
08/21/1992	The PSM standard involving flammable liquid stored at atmospheric pressure at or above the threshold quantity of 10,000 pounds.	1910.119
08/21/1992	Bloodborne pathogens standard as it applies to off-site laundry facilities.	1910.1030
08/21/1992	Body belts used for climbing power transmission poles.	1926.104

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