Bloodborne pathogen standard does not apply to construction work as defined in 29 CFR 1910.12.

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May 29, 1992

Mr. Arthur Ashley President
Ferndale Electric Company, Inc.
1571 Mapledale
Ferndale, Michigan 48220

Dear Mr. Ashley:

This is in response to your letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) concerning coverage of construction employees under 29 CFR 1910.1030, "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens". Thank you for the opportunity to clarify this important issue.

Bloodborne pathogen standard's application to persons who perform first aid.

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July 21, 1992

Ms. Patricia A. Johnson
Safety Specialist
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
7201 Hamilton Boulevard
Allentown, Pennsylvania 18195-1501

Dear Ms. Johnson:

This is in response to your letter of June 18, addressed to Dorothy Strunk, Acting Assistant Secretary. You expressed concern that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was revisiting the applicability of 29 CFR 1910.1030, the "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens" standard, to persons who administer first aid as part of their job duties.

Bloodborne pathogen standard's applicability to the use of bleach as a disinfectant.

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July 28, 1992

Mr. James C. Cokendolpher
Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center
Department of Preventive Medicine
NPTN-Antimicrobial Compliant System
Lubbock, Texas 79430

Dear Mr. Cokendolpher:

Plasma derivatives are covered by 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.

September 10, 2001

Mr. Christopher Healey
Executive Director, North America
Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA) North America
1350 I Street NW
Suite 550
Washington, DC 20005

Dear Mr. Healey:

Bloodborne pathogens standard's relationship to construction employees.

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August 14, 1992

The Honorable Slade Gorton
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510

Dear Senator Gorton:

This is in response to your letter of July 20, on the behalf of your constituent Mr. Steve R. Washburn, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) coverage of construction employees under 29 CFR 1910.1030, "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens." Thank you for the opportunity to clarify this important issue.

Evaluation of sutureless catheter securement devices to prevent needlestick hazards.

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.

January 23, 2003

The Honorable Randy "Duke" Cunningham
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515-0551

Dear Congressman Cunningham:

Bloodborne pathogens standard's relationship to "who is covered".

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Red Cross compliance with the bloodborne pathogens standard.

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September 4, 1992

Dr. Larry Newell
Senior Associate for Health and Safety
American Red Cross
431 18th St. NW 5th floor
Washington D.C. 20006

Dear Dr. Newell:

This is in further action to your June 25 telephone conversation with a member of my staff concerning the review of Chapter 4 of the American Red Cross Emergency Response Guidebook, "Infectious Diseases." We regret the delay in providing this written response.

Concerns about necessity for the standard and its requirements and costs.

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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.

 

 

Bloodborne pathogens standard's requirements and costs.

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