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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
12/15/1992	Biohazard labeling.	1910.1030
12/14/1992	Breast milk does not constitute occupational exposure as defined by standard.	1910.1030
12/10/1992	OSHA policy regarding violent employee behavior.
12/09/1992	Plastic containers for Class IB flammable liquids.	1910.106
12/04/1992	Background of bloodborne pathogens standard and requirements for emergency medical services.	1910.1030
12/04/1992	Low cost of OSHA CD-ROM to the public
12/04/1992	Applicability of Bloodborne Pathogens Standard to emergency responders, decontamination, housekeeping, and good samaritan acts	1910.1030
12/03/1992	Storage of Pentane in excess of 10,000 pounds.	1910.119
12/01/1992	Typical processes in a paint manufacturing facility.	1910.119
11/20/1992	Background of standards.	1910.120, 1910.1030
11/20/1992	The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard and how it applies in various industries.	1910.1200
11/19/1992	Response time and "in near proximity" requirements.	1910.151
11/19/1992	Compliance policy on unguarded rotary knives used in poultry processing industries	1910.212
11/19/1992	Tenth Letter Inspections are no longer required
11/19/1992	Review of Panduit's lockout/tagout training video.	1910.147, 1910.331, 1910.333
11/18/1992	Requirements for the bloodborne pathogens standard, 1910.1030.	1910.1030
11/13/1992	Employers of less than 11 employees are usually exempt from OSHA 200 log.	1904 - Table of Contents
11/13/1992	Guidance on the outside storage and use of Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK).	1926.152
11/13/1992	Lost work days and prearranged leave (i.e., pregnancy leave or surgery).	1904 - Table of Contents
11/13/1992	How to record an illness for an employee who becomes ill at a location other than the normal location.	1904 - Table of Contents