Nursing personnel exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

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 3, 1992

Ms. Leslyn Boese
Medical Innovations
1110 N. Post Oak Road
Suite 140
Houston, Texas 77055

Dear Ms. Boese:

This is in response to your letter of January 30, requesting a clarification regarding the applicability of the training requirements in 29 CFR 1910.1030, "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens," to your nursing personnel service. We apologize for the delay in this response.

Exposure of temporary nursing personnel to bloodborne pathogens.

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 3, 1992

Leslie Hodge Vice President,
Human Resources
Amserv Nurses, Inc.
3252 Holiday Court
Suite 204
La Jolla, California 92037

Dear Ms. Hodge:

This is in response to your letter of January 31, requesting a clarification regarding the applicability of 29 CFR 1910.1030, "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens" to your nursing personnel service. We apologize for the delay in this response.

Application of provisions of the Bloodborne Pathogens standard to Funeral and Nursing Homes.

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 1, 1992

 

 

Feminine hygiene products as 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.

June 1, 1992

Ms. Susan H. Blackburn
Industrial Hygienist
Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc.
Post Office Box 2003
Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831

Dear Ms. Blackburn:

This is in response to your letter of April 30, in which you requested a clarification on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation 29 CFR 1910.1030, "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens". You wrote regarding the coverage of feminine hygiene products as regulated waste.

Extracted teeth potentially infectious materials.

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 regarding clarification of the recommendations when the hepatitis B vaccine schedule is interrupted.

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 28, 1992

Susan E. Harwood, Ph.D. Director,
Office of Risk Assessment
U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.,
Room N3718
Washington, D.C 20210

Dear Dr. Harwood:

Thank you for your recent inquiry regarding clarification of the recommendations when the hepatitis B vaccine schedule is interrupted.

Bloodborne Pathogen standard as it applies to the work area.

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 28, 1992

Ms. Rosann C. Halick, Manager,
Human Resources
East Side Clinical Laboratory
154 Waterman Street
Providence, RI 02906

Dear Ms. Halick:

This is in response to your inquiry of March 19, in which you requested a clarification on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation, 29 CFR 1910.1030, "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens". You wrote concerning the definition of "work area" as used in the standard. We apologize for the delay in this response.

Bloodborne pathogen standard as it applies to the use of disposable gloves.

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 28, 1992

Mr. Ben B. Harriman Chairman
Department Of Pathology
Clearwater Pathology Associates
Post Office Box 210
Clearwater, Florida 34617-0210

Dear Dr. Harriman:

This is in response to your letter of April 9, in which you requested clarification concerning the gloving requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation, 29 CFR 1910.1030, "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens".

Bloodborne pathogen standard as it applies to 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.

May 28, 1992

Mr. John T. McCaffrey, D.O.
Director of Medical Department
Raytheon Company Submarine
Signal Division
1847 West Main Road
Portmouth, RI 02872

Dear Dr. McCaffrey:

Summer camps and conference/retreat centers and 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.

May 5, 1992

Margery M. Scanlin, Ed.D.
Division Director
American Camping Association, Inc.
5000 State Road 67 North
Martinsville, Indiana 46151-7902

Dear Dr. Scanlin: