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
05/05/1992	Progress in development of fall protection standards
05/05/1992	Site observations and writing reports and findings at hazardous waste sites.	1910.120(e), 1910.120(a)
04/28/1992	Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens in the telecommunications industry.	1910.1030
04/28/1992	Minimally acceptable levels of illumination; Resistor banks on overhead cranes; Overhead lines; Protective gloves on energized equipment.	1910.331, 1910.332, 1910.333, 1910.334, 1910.335
04/27/1992	Work platforms on rough terrain fork trucks.	1926.451
04/24/1992	Injury/illness at temporary duty location and recordkeeping requirement.	1904 - Table of Contents
04/24/1992	Pre-existing condition and/or specific event/exposure grey areas.	1904 - Table of Contents
04/24/1992	Why certain retailers are exempt from injury and illness recordkeeping.	1904 - Table of Contents
04/24/1992	Workers' compensation or insurance claims and recordkeeping requirements.	1904 - Table of Contents
04/24/1992	Tuberculocidal disinfectant used to clean up blood or body fluids.	1910.1030
04/21/1992	Employment of individuals with disabilities.
04/21/1992	Eating and drinking in area where potentially infectious material exists	1910.1030
04/20/1992	Temporary storage carrier for oxygen and acetylene cylinders.	1910.253
04/17/1992	Coverage of Janitorial Workers Under Bloodborne Pathogens Standard	1910.1030
04/17/1992	Feminine Hygiene Products	1910.1030
04/17/1992	Hazards to and personal protective equipment for hands and torsos of retail meat cutters.	1910.132
04/16/1992	Bloodborne pathogens.	1910.1030
04/16/1992	Rear fly extension ladders manufactured by Keller Industries.	1926.1060, 1926.32
04/15/1992	Inspections of derricks and cranes	1926.550
04/15/1992	Rules addressing competent persons and qualified persons.	1926.32

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