OSHA regulations for protection from microbes.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

March 19, 1999

Dr. Axel Wannag
Direktoratet for Arbeidstilsynet
Fridtjof Nansens vei 14
P.b. 8103 Dep, N-0032
Oslo, Norway

Dear Dr. Wannag:

This letter is in response to your correspondence dated January 21, 1999, addressed to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), inquiring about any regulations that OSHA has for protection from microbes. We apologize for the delay in our response to you.

Clarification of HIV and HBV research and clinical laboratories.

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, 1999

Ms. Diane O. Fleming, Ph.D.
15611 Plumwood Court
Bowie, MD 20716-1434

Dear Ms. Fleming;