Bloodborne Pathogen standard as it applies to personal protective equipment and chemical labeling.

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 19, 1992

The Honorable Dick Schulze
U.S. House of Representatives
Suite 204
10 South Leopard Road
Paoli, Pennsylvania 19301

Dear Congressman Schulze:

Bloodborne Pathogen standard as it applies to gloves used as personal protective equipment.

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 18, 1992

Ms. Rebecca L. Burke
White, Verville, Fulton & Saner
Attorneys At Law
Suite 1100
1156 Fifteenth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005

Dear Ms. Burke:

This is in further response to your letter of March 30, in which you requested clarification concerning the use of gloves in allergy testing and treatment procedures under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation, 29 CFR 1910.1030, "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens".

Bloodborne Pathogen standard as it relates to extracted teeth.

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 12, 1992

Clarke L. Johnson, D.D.S.
Course Director
Department of Oral Anatomy
University of Illinois
272 South Kennedy Drive
Bradley, Illinois 60915

Dear Dr. Johnson:

This is in further response to your December 3, 1991, letter addressed to Senator Paul Simon which was referred to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for response. You inquired about OSHA's requirements for the collection and handling of extracted teeth for use by dental students.

Bloodborne Pathogen standard as it relates to care facilities for the mentally retarded.

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 12, 1992

Ms. Eva Park
Director of Nurses
Homestead
599 West Main Street
Post Office Box 69
Geneva, Ohio 44041

Dear Ms. Park:

This is in response to your February 25, letter concerning the applicability of 29 CFR 1910.1030, "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens," to your intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded. You inquired whether all of the provisions of the regulation are applicable to your facility or whether, due to hepatitis B testing of residents, the vaccine requirement could be waived.

Bloodborne Pathogen standard as it applies to personal protective equipment.

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 6, 1992

Heber Simmons, Jr., D.D.S.
1855 Crane Ridge
Jackson, Mississippi 39216

Dear Dr. Simmons:

Bloodborne pathogen standard's requirements for offering hepatitis B vaccine.

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 7, 1992

The Honorable Howard M. Metzenbaum
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510

Dear Senator Metzenbaum:

Bloodborne pathogen standard's requirement of social security number on medical records.

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 7, 1992

Donald L. Johnson, M.D., P.A.v
Ophthalmology
1211 Highland Drive
Washington, NC 27889

Dear Dr. Johnson:

This is in response to your letter of April 30, requesting clarification concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation, 29 CFR 1910.1030, "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens." Specifically you were concerned about the recording of employees' social security numbers on their medical records. We apologize for the delay in this response.

Bloodborne pathogens as it relates to Hand-D-Aid Syringe Holder.

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 31, 1992

Ms. Alice M. Salmon, RN
Salmon Enterprises
Route #1
Box 207
Hudson, IL 61748

Dear Ms. Salmon:

This is in response to your letter of July 7, 1992 requesting clarification of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030, "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens." Specifically, you requested that we review and comment on your product, Hand-D-Aid Syringe Holder.

Request for interpretation of the bloodborne pathogen standard (confidentiality issues).

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, 1992

Bloodborne pathogen standard's applicability to electric utilities.

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, 1992

Stephen C. Yohay
Attorney for Edison Electric Institute
Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue
1450 G. Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005

Dear Mr. Yohay:

This is in response to your letter of March 5, regarding the applicability of 29 CFR 1910.1030, "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens", to electric utilities. We apologize for the delay in this response.