Responsibility for cleaning/preventing exposure to contaminated emergency medical 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.

October 4, 2000

Katherine West, BSN, MSEd, CIC
Infection Control Consultant
Infection Control/Emerging Concepts, Inc.
7715 Knightshayes Drive
Manassas, VA 20111

Dear Ms. West:

Recapping of contaminated needles used in body piercing.

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 19, 2003

David Vidra, CLPN, MA
President
Health Educators, Inc.
2710 Detroit Avenue, Lower Level
Cleveland, OH 44113

Dear Mr. Vidra:

Electronic Mail Systems and Bloodborne Pathogens Training requirements.

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.

 

 

 

OSHA's outreach effort to educate employers on the Needlestick safety and Prevention Act requirements.

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 3, 2003

The Honorable Cass Ballenger
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515\

Dear Congressman Ballenger:

Employee access to needlestick and contaminated sharps injury log requirements.

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 14, 2003

Mr. Bill Borwegen
Director
Occupational Health and Safety
Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC
1313 L Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005

Dear Mr. Borwegen:

Concern of potential adverse affects from latex by consumers and health care patients with Hevea Natural Rubber Latex Allergy

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 29, 2004

Rochelle D. Spiker, MSW, LCSW-C
Executive Director
Potomac Latex Allergy Association
PO Box 52
Greenbelt, MD 20768

Dear Ms. Spiker,

Use of a tuberculocidal disinfectant to clean contaminated areas.

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.

June 21, 1993

Ms. Rhoda George
Director of Environmental Services
West Park Hospital
707 Sheridan Avenue
Cody, WY 82414

Dear Ms. George:

This is in response to your letter received May 12, regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation 29 CFR 1910.1030, "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens." Specifically, you asked for an explanation of OSHA's requirement for the use of a tuberculocidal disinfectant to clean contaminated areas.

Labeling for TB and HIV-1.

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.

June 29, 1993

Ms. Jill Haukos
Associate Director for
Special Projects
Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center
School of Medicine - Department of
Preventive Medicine
NPTN-Antimicrobial Complaint System
Lubbock, Texas 79430

Dear Ms. Haukos:

Employer's responsibility to re-evaluate engineering controls, i.e., safer needle devices, at least annually.

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 20, 2004

Mr. Marty Salanger
Manager of Safety, Policy and Government Relations
BD Advanced Protection Technologies
1 Becton Drive
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417

Dear Mr. Salanger:

Bloodborne Pathogens Standard application to small healthcare facilities and the annual review of the Exposure Control Plan.

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 20, 2004

Mr. Mark B. Evans
Vice President
Strickler Medical Incorporated
503 Libbie Ave, Ste 2C
Richmond, Virginia 23226

Dear Mr. Evans: