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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. This 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. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

June 15, 2022

Brian Dodge, President
Retail Industry Leaders Association
99 M Street SE
Washington, DC 20003

Dear Mr. Dodge:

Clarification on administering oxygen as a precautionary measure and as medical treatment

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. This 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. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

July 28, 2009

Ms. Linda Ballas
Linda Ballas & Associates
7129 Nightingale Drive
Holland, OH  43528

Dear Ms. Ballas:

Clarification on when administering oxygen would result in a recordable injury

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. This 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. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

May 8, 2009

Ms. Linda Ballas
Linda Ballas & Associates
7129 Nightingale Drive
Holland, OH  43528

Dear Ms. Ballas:

Clarification of the term abnormal condition as used in the Recordkeeping standard

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. This 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. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 25, 2010

Mr. Eric Blankenheim, OTR, MSIE, CPE, CSP
Occupational Therapist
Blankenheim Services
1650 Tri-Park Way, Suite A
Appleton, WI  54914

Dear Mr. Blankenheim:

Clarification of Employer's Continuing Obligation To Make and Maintain an Accurate Record of Each Recordable Injury and Illness

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    80:45116-45131
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 145 (Wednesday, July 29, 2015)][Proposed Rules]
[Pages 45116-45131]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-18003]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR part 1904

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