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

1910.1020 requirements regarding employee 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.

October 14, 1999

Mr. Jerry Gillooly
Safety Director
Bohl Equipment Company
534 Laskey Road
Toledo, OH 43612

Dear Mr. Gillooly:

Thank you for your November 19, 1997 letter regarding the applicability of 29 CFR 1910.1020 (formerly 1910.20), Access to employee exposure and medical records, to results of employee drug testing. I apologize for the delay in our response.

Employer's obligation to maintain and transfer medical records after the retainment period has passed.

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 15, 1999

Ms. Joan L. Davis, RN, MS, COHN-S
Corporate Occupational Health Services
Abbott Laboratories
200 Abbott Park Road
Building AP52-South
Abbott Park, IL 60064-3537

Dear Ms. Davis:

Recordkeeping and maintenance of respirator medical evaluations

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 4, 2014

Mr. Mitch Merkel
1006 North Evergreen Drive
Iron Mountain, MI 49801

Dear Mr. Merkel: