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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.

November 22, 1994

 

 

Latex allergy a priority for action on the agenda of workplace hazards.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

December 9, 1994

[Name Withheld]

Dear [Name Withheld]:

This is in response to your letter of September 15, where you requested that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) declare latex allergy a priority for action on the agenda of workplace hazards. You also enclosed several articles on latex allergies for our review.

Annual BBP training requirement for employees who have been provided more stringent training under 32 CFR Part 627 and the CDC-NIH BMBL publication.

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 9, 2007

Major Christopher E. Ansell
Major, U.S. Army
Safety, Radiation Protection, and Environmental Health Office
Department of the Army
U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases
1425 Porter Street
Fort Detrick, Maryland 2172-5011

Dear Major Ansell:

Review of Manual for training personnel engaged in oil spill emergency response.

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.

December 27, 1994

Don A. Alberts, Ph.D. All Points Associates, Inc. World-Wide Environmental and Safety Consultant Firm 3309 Peru Center Road Monroeville, Ohio 44847-9799

Dear Dr. Alberts:

Whether dental anesthetic carpules are considered to be "contaminated sharps" or "regulated waste".

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 9, 2007

Kendall Mower, DMD
15306 Featherchase Dr.
Chesterfield, VA 23832

Dear Dr. Mower:

Use of rapid HIV antibody testing on a source individual after an exposure incident.

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 8, 2007

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

Dear Ms. West:

The use of safety-engineered devices and work practice controls in operating rooms; hospital responsibility to protect independent practitioners under BBP 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.

January 18, 2007

Mr. Erik Frederick
Director of Safety
Baptist Medical Center
111 Dallas Street
San Antonio, Texas 78224

Dear Mr. Frederick:

Allergen testing procedures.

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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.

July 10, 1995

Gary L. Hein, President
Lincoln Diagnostics, Inc.
P.O. Box 1128
Decatur, IL 62525

Dear Mr Hein:

Thank you your letter dated June 22, 1995, concerning allergen testing procedures. Your letter addresses several important points relevant to 29 CFR 1910.1030, Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens. Each will be addressed separately.

Compliance with the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, 29 CFR 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.


February 27, 2009

Mr. Joseph Kaye
JK Solutions, Inc.
PO Box 907
East Longmeadow, MA 01028

Dear Mr. Kaye:

OSHA's position on the use of fingers or a two-handed procedure with a hemostat to remove scalpel blades.

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.


November 21, 2008

Dr. Michael Sinnott
Qlicksmart Pty Ltd.
PO Box 5677
West End
Brisbane 4101
Australia

Dear Dr. Sinnott: