Recapping of contaminated needles.

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 29, 1994

Mr. James J. Schramm
P.O. Box 406
Lake Villa, Illinois 60046

Dear Mr. Schramm:

Thank you for your letter of March 18 addressed to Elise Handelman in the Office of Occupational Health Nursing which provided a description of your proposed product, the Safety Shoe, a sample of the product and an instructional videotape. You have requested informal comments on the product and its acceptability for use by employees covered by the Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1919.1030).

Bloodborne pathogen standard and its possible applicability to a nursing registry.

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 6, 1992

Laura E. Austin
Attorney and Counselor at Law
1375 Peachtree Street NE
Suite 587
Atlanta, Georgia 30367

Dear Ms. Austin:

This is in response to your letter of March 26, in which you requested clarification concerning the scope of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation, 29 CFR 1910.1030, "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens", for your client who operates a nursing registry. We apologize for the delay in this response.

Occupational health hazards to veterinarians.

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 27, 1994

 

 

Applicability of bloodborne pathogens to non-incorporated business owners and discarded feminine hygiene products.

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.

 

Construction activities and operations and the bloodborne pathogens standard.

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 23, 1992

Mr. Robert A. Georgine
President
Building and Construction Trades Department
Suite 603
815 Sixteenth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006-4189

Dear Bob:

OSHA's Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.

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 21, 1992

Marsha B. Richards, R.N.
L.T.C. Nurse Specialist
American Health Care Association
1201 L Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005-40914

Dear Ms. Richards:

This is in response to your letter of August 25, addressed to Dorothy L. Strunk, Acting Assistant Secretary for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Your letter contained six questions concerning 29 CFR 1910.1030, the "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard." Your questions are addressed in the order in which you presented them.

Bloodborne pathogens standard relating to various types or classes of individuals.

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 21, 1992

Allan D. Morphett, JD
Farmers Insurance Group of Companies
4680 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90010

Dear Mr. Morphett:

Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens relating to nurse assistant students.

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 16, 1992

Sylvia B. Cothane, RN
Nurse Assistant Coordinator
Greenville County
Chapter American Red Cross
P.O. Box 9035
Greenville, South Carolina 29604

Dear Ms. Cothane:

This is in response to your letter of June 23, forwarded to us by the Atlanta Regional Office of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), requesting clarification on the applicability of 29 CFR 1910.1030, Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens to nurse assistant students. Please accept our apology for the delay in this response.

Bloodborne pathogens impact on non-health care industries

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 15, 1992

Mr. Vaughn Carner
Risk Manager
U.S. Holding, Inc.
8351 N.W. (DeBorgory Drive) 93(rd) Street
Miami, Florida 33166

Dear Mr. Carner:

This is in further response to your letter of October 2, addressed to Dorothy L. Strunk, Acting Assistant Secretary. You wrote requesting a permanent variance from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation on Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, 29 CFR 1910.1030.

Biohazard 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.

December 15, 1992

Ms. Elaine Turner
Ciba-Corning Diagnostics Limited
Sudbury, England CO10 6XD

Dear Ms. Turner,