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
09/02/1997	Multiple applications of a cold compress may be recordable.	1904 - Table of Contents
09/02/1997	Preexisting conditions usually do not affect recordability.	1904 - Table of Contents
09/02/1997	Clarifications of medical treatment and new medical cases for recordkeeping.	1904 - Table of Contents
08/31/1997	Annual training required by the occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogen standard.	1910.1030
08/28/1997	The effect of workers' compensation claims on temporary medical removal protection benefits.	1910.1025
08/28/1997	Fire fighter personal protective clothing issues.	1910.120, 1910.156
08/27/1997	Employment of individuals with disabilities.
08/23/1997	OSHA's efforts with the poultry industry.
08/21/1997	OSHA Instruction CPL 2-2.53, Guidelines for First Aid Training Programs.	1910.151(b), 1926.50(c), 1910.266(i)(7), 1910.269(b), 1910.268(c)(3), 1910.142(k)(2), 1926.950(e), 1910.146(k)(2)(iii), 1926.605(d)(1), 1910.410(a)(3), 1915.12(e)(1)(iv)
08/20/1997	Asbestos surveying and sampling associated with the remodeling, renovation, and demolition of buildings.	1926.1101
08/14/1997	Electronic recordkeeping of employee safety training records.	1910 - Table of Contents, 1915 - Table of Contents, 1917 - Table of Contents, 1918 - Table of Contents, 1926 - Table of Contents, 1928 - Table of Contents, 1960 - Table of Contents
08/12/1997	Access steps or ladders for getting on and off a flatbed trailer.	1926.1050, 1926.1051, 1926.1060
08/07/1997	OSHA's requirements for enclosed hardware used in 'third rail' ladder safety devices for towers.	1910.27, 1910.268, 1926.105, 1926.1053
08/05/1997	Daily inspection of scaffolds.	1926.451
08/05/1997	A letter of determination of the new scaffold mandate.	1926.454
08/01/1997	Construction Asbestos Standard.	1926.1101
07/28/1997	Air exhaust requirements for spray finishing using flammable and combustible materials.	1910.107
07/28/1997	Cooperation in state or local criminal prosecution.
07/28/1997	Assistance with the powered industrial truck standard.	1910.178
07/15/1997	Proper PPE for firefighters.	1910.120, 1910.156

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