29 CFR 1910.1020 Application to Workplace Drug Testing Results

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.

February 6, 1990

Retention requirements for x-rays.

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.

December 28, 1989

Mr. Richard F. Andree, CSP, PE, Ph.D.
Vice President
Director of Safety and Health
Lovell Safety Management Company, Inc.
161 William Street
New York, New York 10038-2607

Dear Mr. Andree:

This is in response to your letter of November 30, 1989, concerning the required retention of x-ray films under 29 CFR 1910.1020.

Standard 29 CFR 1910.1020 does not require retention of x-rays done for fractures or other reasons unassociated with exposure to toxic substances or harmful physical agents.

Favorable Review Commission Decision.

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.

April 3, 1991

Clarification on entitlement of a copy of energy control program documentation at meat packing plant.

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.

February 27, 1997

Ms. Jacqueline Nowell
United Food & Commercial Workers
International Union, AFL-CIO and CLC
1775 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006-1598

Dear Ms. Nowell:

A possible conflict between exposure record retention.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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.

November 26, 1996

Mr. Stanley D. Sorenson
Senior Industrial Hygiene Specialist
220-2E-02, 3M Center
3M Company St.
Paul, MN 55144

Dear Mr. Sorenson:

This is in response to your letter of November 6, requesting an interpretation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding a possible conflict between exposure record retention related to 29 C.F.R. 1910.146 and C.F.R. 1910.1020 (formerly 29 C.F.R. 1910.20).

Internet use for posting Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs).

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 16, 1997

The Honorable Jay W. Johnson
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515-4908

Dear Congressman Johnson:

This is in response to your letter of March 19, concerning your constituent, Mr. Mark Vandenbusch of Wisconsin Public Service Corporation, regarding the use of the Internet for posting Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). We appreciate Mr. Vandenbusch's suggestion to save money and time by having manufacturers post their MSDSs on the Internet and also print their Internet address on their products' labels.

Storage of Chest X-Rays on Digitized Film.

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.

August 23, 1995

Maintenance of medical records in the electronic form is acceptable to the agency.

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.

April 3, 1995

Ross S. Myerson, M.D.
Senior Clinical Associate
Washington Occupational Health Associates, Inc.
1120 19th Street, NW,
Suite 410
Washington, DC 20036

Dear Dr. Myerson:

This is in response to your letter of February 22, 1995 addressed to Mr. John B. Miles. Your letter was referred to this office for a reply. Please accept our apology for the delay in this response.

Regulations pertaining to respirator use.

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.

March 15, 1995

[Name Withheld]

Dear [Name Withheld]:

This is in response to your letter of December 23, 1994, concerning Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations pertaining to respirator use and your access to your employer's records of your exposures to air contaminants.

Voluntary safety and health audits under the Occupational Safety and Health Act

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.

September 11, 1996

Mr. Frank White
Vice President
Organization Resources Counselors, Inc.
1910 Sunderland Place, NW
Washington, D.C. 20036

Dear Mr. White:

Thank you for your letter to Secretary Reich concerning voluntary safety and health audits under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (the Act). Secretary Reich has asked me to respond. I appreciate Organization Resource Counselors' (ORC) interest in this issue. ORC's expertise in occupational safety and health issues is well established, and its views merit careful consideration.