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
08/05/1992	Competent person responsibilities at excavations.	1926.651(k)(1)
08/04/1992	Effective hearing conservation program elements for the Construction Industry.	1926.52
08/03/1992	Specialty Ladders Used in Manholes	1910.27, 1926.1053
07/31/1992	Bloodborne pathogens as it relates to Hand-D-Aid Syringe Holder.	1910.1030
07/30/1992	How OSHA enforces compliance with workplace safety and health standards.	1910.1
07/28/1992	Bloodborne pathogen standard's applicability to electric utilities.	1910.1030
07/28/1992	Final rule on process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals, formaldehyde	1910.119
07/28/1992	Spray painting relating to vehicle maintenance operations.	1910.107, 1910.134, 1910.252, 1910.1000, 1910.1200, 1910.94
07/28/1992	Bloodborne pathogen standard's applicability to the use of bleach as a disinfectant.	1910.1030
07/28/1992	Request for interpretation of the bloodborne pathogen standard (confidentiality issues).	1910.1030
07/27/1992	Supervisor/management 8-hour training and the 8-hour refresher training.	1910.120
07/24/1992	Bloodborne Pathogen standard's applicability to first aid providers for employees who accidentally rupture a sewage line.	1910.1030
07/24/1992	ROPS requirements for industrial tractors with backhoe attachments.	1926.1000, 1926.602
07/24/1992	Fall protection for workers engaged in steel erection.	1926.105
07/22/1992	The use of head protection at construction sites.	1926.100
07/22/1992	Bloodborne pathogens as it relates to home health care agencies.	1910.1030
07/22/1992	Farming Appropriations Rider	1928.1
07/21/1992	Bloodborne pathogen standard's application to persons who perform first aid.	1910.1030
07/21/1992	OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response final rule.	1910.120
07/21/1992	Refresher training and HAZWOPER.	1910.120

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