Standard Interpretations
Standard Interpretations are letters or memos written in response to public inquiries or field office inquiries regarding how some aspect of or terminology in an OSHA standard or regulation is to be interpreted and enforced by the Agency. These letters provide guidance to clarify the application of an established OSHA standard, policy, or procedure, but they may not, in themselves, establish or revise OSHA policy or procedure or interpret the OSH Act. They must specifically cite the source policy or procedure document they interpret.
- 1926.54 - "De minimis violation" status is accorded to power lasers used in the construction industry. - 10/21/1992
- 1926.54 - Class I lasers. - 07/12/1993
- 1926.54 - Degree of hazard associated with low power lasers in construction industry. - 09/17/1992
- 1926.54 - Interpretation on construction standard for lasers. - 02/01/1982
- 1926.54(a) - Necessary training for laser equipment operators. - 09/21/1992
- 1926.54(j) - Clarification of the terms "direct staring" and "incidental observing". - 06/13/1994