Employees (daycare workers) required to provide first aid are covered by 1910.1030

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 21, 1999

Mr. Neil B. Zebert
Risk Management
Body-Borneman Insurance
17 East Philadelphia Avenue
Boyertown, PA 19512

Dear Mr. Zebert:

This is in response to your letter of August 9, 1999 addressed to Mr. Kevin Landkrohn of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Your letter was forwarded to OSHA's Office of Health Compliance Assistance. You requested an interpretation on 29 CFR 1910.1030, "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens," as it applies to employees of a daycare center.

Applicability of bloodborne pathogens standard to athletic trainers; handling of contaminated laundry.

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.

September 25, 2000

Brent H. Jaco, ATC, LAT
Head Athletic Trainer
Galveston ISD, Ball High School
4115 Avenue O
Galveston, TX 77550

Dear Mr. Jaco:

The BBP standard applicability to home health care service workers.

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 4, 2000

Noreen Coyne, RN, MSN
Tender Loving Care Staff Builders
Home Health Care
253 Van Emburgh Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Dear Ms. Coyne:

Decision or policy statement regarding the obligations and responsibilities of the employee leasing industry with respect to compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

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 15, 1991

Mr. Mel Klinghoffer
Chairman of the Board
Payroll Transfers, Incorporated
3710 Corporex Park Drive, Suite 300
Tampa, Florida 33619

Dear Mr. Klinghoffer:

This is response to the enclosed letter from Ms. Laura E. Green, a former employee of Payroll Transfers Inc., dated June 13. Ms. Linda Inkpen in your Customer Service Department requested that this response be directed to you.

Acceptability of using a straight needle where there's no exposure to blood or OPIM.

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 4, 2001

Judy Hintzman, Manager Infection Control
Columbia - St. Mary's, Inc.
2025 East Newport Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53211

Dear Ms. Hintzman:

Sample Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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 25, 1992

MEMORANDUM FOR:     ASSISTANT REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS
                   AREA DIRECTORS DISTRICT OFFICE SUPERVISORS

FROM:               WILLIAM Q. WIEHRDT ARA - T/S

SUBJECT:            SAMPLE BLOOODBORNE PATHOGENS EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN

The attached document, which is being provided for your information, is a copy of a sample bloodborne pathogens exposure control plan developed by the Philadelphia Regional Office of Technical Support to assist employers in developing an exposure control plan as required by 29 CFR 1910.1030(c).

Bloodborne pathogens standard in the dry cleaning and laundromat business.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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 2, 1992

The Honorable Fred Upton
U.S. House of Representatives
421 Main Street St.
Joseph, Michigan 49085

Dear Congressman Upton:

Thank you for your letter of February 19 on behalf of your constituent Mr. Carl Oehling. Mr. Oehling's inquiry concerns the applicability of 29 CFR 1910.1030, "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens", to his dry cleaning and laundromat business.

Evaluation of safer medical devices and the use of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals.

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.

Aug. 17, 2001



Mr. Alan Kirschenbaum
Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C.
700 13th Street NW Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20005-5929

Dear Mr. Kirschenbaum:

Universal precautions application to elective surgeries.

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 22, 2002

The Honorable Don Nickles
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510

Dear Senator Nickles:

Bloodborne Pathogen standard as it applies to disinfectants.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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

Sue Niedzwiecki, RN
Infection Control Coordinator
Standish Community Hospital
and Skilled Nursing Facility
Post Office Box 579
Standish, Michigan 48658

Dear Ms. Niedzwiecki:

This is in response to your letter of April 17, in which you requested clarification concerning the use of appropriate disinfectants, as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation, 29 CFR 1910.1030, "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens".