OSHA policy for laboratory analysis of wall deposits on the inside of an air sample cassette

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 19, 2023

The Honorable Timothy M. Kaine
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510

Dear Senator Kaine:

This is in response to your correspondence concerning your constituent, Kenneth T. White.
Mr. White requested your assistance about wiping sampling cassettes. Your correspondence was forwarded to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for response.

Interpretation of "employee exposure record".

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 1, 1983

Mr. Bargmann, Program Coordinator
International Longshoremen's and
Warehousemen's Union
1188 Franklin Street
San Francisco, California 94109

Dear Mr. Bargmann:

This is in response to your letter of February 25, 1983, requesting an interpretation of "employee exposure record" in the standard 29 CFR 1910.1020, "Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records.

Record retention requirements for indoor air quality documents and reports

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 1, 2002

George F. Gramling, III
Frank & Gramling
601 North Ashley Drive, Suite 600
P.O. Box 1991
Tampa, FL 33601-1981

Dear Mr. Gramling: