Letters of Interpretation

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. Each 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.

These letters of interpretation and the standards they address may not apply to OSHA State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as OSHA's and may have different or additional requirements. Please see OSHA-approved State Plans for more information.

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Date Title Standard Number
Ramps: guarding and means of access to a higher elevation. 1910.23, 1926.1051
Hazard Communications Standard. 1910.1200
The situations under which dry cleaning establishments would be covered by the bloodborne pathogens standard 1910.1030
Clarification of Section 1910.268 Telecommunications. 1910.27, 1910.268
Minimum approach distances 1910.269, 1910.333
Clarification of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. 1910.269
An interpretation on respirator use under the Interim Final Rule for Lead in Construction.
Baseline audiograms. 1910.95
Errors in 29 CFR 1910.1000, Tables Z-1 and Z-3. 1910.1000
Component evaluation and UL's MOU Third Party Test Data Program. 1910.7
Minimum number of dive team members required to support scuba diving. 1910.410, 1910.422, 1910.424
The requirement for change rooms whenever employees are required to wear personal protective clothing. 1910.120, 1910.141
Building and/or facility owner notification requirements. 1910.1001, 1926.1101
The coverage of the Hazard Communications Standard (HCS) to crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas condensate. 1910.1200
The requirements of a building owner for conducting a survey and the labeling of asbestos materials under the OSHA asbestos standard. 1910.1001
Classification of saliva in dental procedures under the bloodborne pathogens standard. 1910.1030
The activation of hoisting or dumping devices on haulage vehicles used in the construction industry. 1926.601
OSHA's policy regarding the use of scaffolds as fall arrest system anchors. 1926.502
Standards and regulations applicable in the U.S. for sale, import, handling, and transportation of various chemicals. 1910.1200
Third party certification for the Astro-Press 1000 control system. 1910.217