Wearing sandals in a medical office when feet do not contact 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 16, 2006

Patricia N. Jeansonne, M.D.
Pediatric Health Care Alliance, P.A.
811 S. Parsons Avenue
Brandon, FL 33511

Dear Dr. Jeansonne:

Thank you for your letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation only of the requirements discussed and may not be applicable to any question not delineated within your original correspondence. For clarification, your specific question is paraphrased below, followed by OSHA's response.

OSHA requirements for providing training for first aid, CPR, and BBP for prompt treatment of injured employees at various workplaces.

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 16, 2007

Mr. Charles F. Brogan
Pro Med Training Center, LLC
P.O. Box 374
Front Royal, VA 22630

Dear Mr. Brogan:

Intravenous (IV) drug administration.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

August 28, 1995

Paul Martin Kempen, M.D., Ph.D.
Co-Director Obstetric Anesthesia
Department of Anesthesiology
Louisiana State University Medical Center
P.O. Box 33932
Shreveport, Louisiana 71130-3932

Dear Dr. Kempen:

This is in response to your letter of April 26, addressed to Joseph A. Dear, Assistant Secretary of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), regarding compliance issues and intravenous (IV) drug administration.

Applicability of OSHA's bloodborne pathogens standard to the use of safety needles with self-infuse bleeding 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.


October 4, 2007

Mr. Paul Dufresne, R.Ph., MS
Pharmacy Manager
American Homecare Federation
31 Moody Street
Enfield, CT 06083

Dear Mr. Dufresne:

OSHA does not regulate the final disposal of medical 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.


October 26, 2007

Mr. Gary Gilliam
Executive Vice President
Ecolotec, LLC
1100 Jordan Lane, Suite E
Huntsville, AL 35816

Dear Mr. Gilliam:

Clarification on trainer requirements and access to trainer under OSHA's 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.


January 17, 2008

Ms. Mary Ellen Reda
Nurse Consultant
U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
710 Locust Street, Suite 600
Knoxville, TN 37902-2437

Dear Ms. Reda:

Applicability of OSHA's bloodborne pathogens standard to the containment and disposal of electric razors in correctional facilities and health care settings.

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 2, 2008

Mr. Daren George
17022 East B Street
Spanaway, Washington 99387

Dear Mr. George:

OSHA policies and procedures for taking photographs and videotapes in the workplace.

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.

July 14, 1995

Ms. Priscilla Shoemaker
Associate Director, Legal Services
American Health Care Association
1201 - L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005-4014

Dear Ms. Shoemaker:

This is in further response to your letter of February 21, to the Director of Policy, regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) policies and procedures for taking photographs and videotapes in the workplace.

Whether an employer is required to start over an incompleted Hepatitis B vaccination series.

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 1, 2007

Dr. Christopher Johnson
1381 Citrus Tower Boulevard
Suite 103
Clermont, FL 34711

Dear Dr. Johnson;

Application of OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030, to employees in wastewater treatment plants.

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 30, 2007

Ms. Carrasquillo López
PRASA Hygiene and Safety Office
Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados
Oficina de Higiene y Seguridad Ocupacional
PO Box 7066
San Juan, PR 00916-7066

Dear Ms. Carrasquillo López: