Interim enforcement procedures for AIDS, Hepatitis B, and other blood-borne infectious diseases.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

September 8, 1987

Letter concerning proposed safety sign revisions.

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 18, 1981

Dr. Samuel E. Gluck
Vice President for Research and Public Affairs
Bonded Scale and Machine Company
6700 Tussing Road
P.O. Box 27069
Columbus, Ohio 43227

Dear Dr. Gluck:

This is in response to your letter of October 27, 1981, concerning proposed safety sign revisions.

OSHA's "Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and Tags" (1910.145) defines the application of colors for specific purposes. The proposed revisions of your danger signs appear to comply with the intent of our standard.

Discrepancy between the Joint Commission and OSHA posting requirements for isolation rooms.

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 5, 1996

Nina Yeung, B.S., M.T.
North Shore Medical Center, Inc
1100 Northwest 95th Street
Epidemiology Department Miami, Florida 33150-2098

Dear Ms. Yeung;

The application of the Personal Protective Equipment standard to PPE hazard assessment and training for laboratory and clinical health care workers.

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 23, 1995

David R. Miller, Ph.D.
Director Office of Environmental Safety
Baylor College of Medicine
One Baylor Plaza Houston, Texas 77030-3498

Dear Mr. Miller:

Changes to asbestos warning signs and ANSI warning signs

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 13, 2015

Dr. Richard O. Zimmerman
1478 Chardonnay Drive
Richland, Washington 99352

Dear Dr. Zimmerman:

Regulations concerning the size and use of safety traffic cones in General Industry.

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.

September 20, 2004

Ms. Lorry Gray
Dominion East Ohio Gas
7015 Freedom Ave., NW
North Canton, OH 44646

Dear Ms. Gray:

OSHA requirements for warning signs and protection from electric-arc-flash hazards and compliance with NFPA 70E-2004.

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 14, 2006

Ms. Joanne B. Linhard
ORC Worldwide
1910 Sunderland Place, NW
Washington, DC 20036

Dear Ms. Linhard:

Requirements relating to the operation of a two-spindle reaming/drilling/threading machine in a set-up mode.

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.

October 1, 1991

Mr. Boris Parad
Boris Parad and Associates
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
4711 Golf Road, Suite 700
Skokie, Illinois 60076

Dear Mr. Parad:

Thank you for your letters of March 28 and May 31, inquiring about the safety, ergonomic features, standards, and requirements governing the operation of a two-spindle reaming/drilling/ threading machine in a set-up mode. Please accept our apology for the delay in response.

ANSI standards regarding accident prevention signs and physical hazard marking.

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 22, 2011]

 

Richard A. Eichel, CSP
ATA Safety
1478 5th St. MS 7000
Arnold AFB, TN 37389

Dear Mr. Eichel:

Accident Prevention Tags; Information Collection Requirements.

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    63:40319-40320
  • Title:

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. ICR-98-33]

Accident Prevention Tags; Information Collection Requirements

ACTION: Notice; Opportunity for Public Comment.