Containment and disposal requirements for disposable razors used in long-term health care facilities for personal grooming.

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 28, 2005

Mr. Frank A. White
ORC Worldwide
1800 K Street, NW
Suite 810
Washington, DC 20006-2226

Dear Mr. White:

Whether the BD SmartSlip™ is an acceptable safety-engineered device under 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.


June 21, 2007

Ms. Marcia Fusilli
Sr. Product Manager — Safety Hypodermic
BD Medical Surgical Systems
1 Becton Drive
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417

Dear Ms. Fusilli:

Clarification of PPE requirements for phlebotomists performing venipunctures in hospital setting and/or rural outpatient clinics.

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. Michael Lonigro
Technical Supervisor
ACL Laboratory
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
3815 Highland Avenue, Tower 2; Suite 206
Downers Grove, IL 60515

Dear Mr. Lonigro:

Applicability of the Bloodborne Pathogens standard during transection of the umbilical cord.

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 13, 2012

Mr. Mark W. Bode, CEO
JoeyMedical / The Utopia Group LLC
6279 Tri-Ridge Blvd., Suite 207
Loveland, OH 45140

Dear Mr. Bode: