Bloodborne Pathogen standard's applicability to first aid providers for employees who accidentally rupture a sewage line.

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 24, 1992

Valora Putnam, CIH
Health and Safety Director
Delta Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Suite 300
900 Long Lake Road
St. Paul, Minnesota 55112

Dear Ms. Putnam:

Bloodborne pathogens as it relates to home health care agencies.

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 22, 1992

Laurel H. Trice, RN, BSN
Bayada Nurses
290 Chester Avenue
Moorestown, New Jersey 08057

Dear Ms. Trice:

This is in response to your letter of June 26, addressed to Dorothy Strunk, Acting Assistant Secretary, regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard 29 CFR 1910.1030, "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens."

Decontamination of a plush carpet surface after a spill.

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 10, 1994

Mr. Robert L. Bays, Sr.
Director of Technical Support
Huntington Laboratories, Inc.
970 E. Tipton
Huntington, Indiana 46750

Dear Mr. Bays:

This is in response to your letter of November 5, 1993, requesting clarification of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation 29 CFR 1910.1030, "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens." We apologize for the delay in this response.

Coverage of child care workers under scope of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

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 21, 1992

Susan S. Aronson, M.D.
Pennsylvania Chapter
American Academy of Pediatrics
The Dayton Building
610 Old Lancaster Road
Suite 220
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010

Dear Dr. Aronson:

Applicability of 1910.1030 to establish human cell lines.

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 21, 1994

Dr. Diane Fleming
President
University of South Alabama
College of Medicine
CSAB 170
Mobile, Alabama 36688

Dear Dr. Fleming:

Maintenance operations of a construction nature.

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 15, 1992

Mr. Jack Hansmann
Director of Technical Services
Mechanical Contractors
Association of America, Inc.
1385 Piccard Drive
Rockville, Maryland 20850-4340

Dear Mr. Hansmann:

Bloodborne pathogens standard applies to employees performing maintenance activities which involve making or keeping a structure, fixture, or foundation.

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 13, 1994

Jeffrey D. Meddin, CSP, CHCM
Corporate Director of Safety
Zurn Industries, Inc.
405 N. Reo Street
Suite 110
Tampa, Florida 33609

Dear Jeff:

Bloodborne pathogen standard's application to physicians.

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 7, 1992

Frank S. Rhame, M.D.
University of Minnesota
Box 421
Harvard Street at East River Road
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455-0392

Dear Dr. Rhame:

This is in response to your letter of May 14, requesting clarification of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Instruction [CPL 2-2.69], "Enforcement Procedures for the Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens."

Bloodborne pathogen standard as it applies to nail salons.

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 7, 1992

Dr. Irwin J. Scult Chairman
Oradell Board of Health
Borough of Oradell
355 Kinderkamack Road
Oradell, New Jersey 07649

Dear Dr. Scult:

Bloodborne Pathogen standard as it applies to containers used to discard disposable sharps.

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 7, 1992

Mr. Spencer Parkinson
Product Manager of Infection Control
Devon Industries, Inc.
9530 DeSoto Avenue
Chatsworth, California 91111-5084

Dear Mr. Parkinson:

This is in response to your April 2 letter in which you inquired about the acceptability of your four gallon "Sharps-A-Gator" sharps disposal container under 29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii) (A)(iii) of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard, "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens". We apologize for the delay in this response.