Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, OSHA's Personal Protective Equipment 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 19, 2010

Mrs. Vivian Ericksen
2438 Paradise Village Way
Las Vegas, NV 89120

Dear Mrs. Ericksen:

Steel-toed Safety Shoes for Diabetics

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, 2012

Mr. Kenneth Ray Douglas
2707 Timber Drive
Dickinson, Texas 77539

Dear Mr. Douglas:

Guidance Regarding Body Armor

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 6, 2013

Mrs. Diane Stein
Safety and Health Coordinator
City Employee Union Local 237
216 West 14th Street
New York, N.Y. 10011-7296

Dear Mrs. Stein:

Thank you for your June 5, 2013, correspondence to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Directorate of Enforcement Programs. You requested that OSHA provide an interpretation or specific guidance regarding body armor.

Supply shortages of flame resistant clothing (FRC) for oil and gas well drilling

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 31, 2011

Mr. Kenny Jordan
Executive Director
The Association of Energy Service Companies
14531 FM 529, Suite 250
Houston, TX 77095

Dear Mr. Jordan:

Certified flame-resistant clothing (FRC) used by industrial personnel.

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 6, 2011

Mr. Mark Saner
Workrite Uniform Company
1701 N. Lombard Street, Suite 220
Oxnard, California 93030

Dear Mr. Saner:

Thank you for your May 11, 2011, letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Directorate of Enforcement Programs (DEP). 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.

Your scenario and questions are restated below for clarity.

Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal Protective Equipment (Fall Protection Systems) for General Industry; Approval of Collections of Information

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    82:31252-31253
  • Title:
  [Federal Register Volume 82, Number 128 (Thursday, July 6, 2017)]
  [Rules and Regulations]
  [Pages 31252-31253]
  From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
  [FR Doc No: 2017-14122]


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  DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

  Occupational Safety and Health Administration

  29 CFR Part 1910

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