Maintaining Medical Records for Employees Subject to Medical Surveillance.

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 14, 1991

Douglas C. Scott, M.D., M.P.H.
Western Center for Occupational and Environmental Medicine
2425 South Colorado Blvd, Suite 150
Denver, Colorado 80222

Dear Dr. Scott:

Thank you for writing to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). I am responding to your letter of May 2, 1991 to the OSHA Regional Office in Denver, Colorado regarding 29 CFR 1910.120 and [29 CFR 1926.1101].

Level of personnel protective equipment (PPE) required for medical personnel treating victims.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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 17, 1992

Mr. John T. Marchese
Assistant Director
Environmental Health and Safety
SUNY at Stony Brook
Suffolk Hall, Room 110
Stony Brook, New York 11794-6200

Dear Mr. Marchese:

This is in response to your inquiry of August 5, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) "Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency response" (HAZWOPER) regulation, 29 CFR 1910.120.

HAZWOPER safety and health plan requirements for Phase I and Phase II environmental assessments.

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 26, 2002

Mr. Jerry Fields
Health and Safety Professional
Brown and Caldwell
3636 North Central Avenue, Suite 200
Phoenix, AR 85012

Dear Mr. Fields:

Respiratory protection, medical surveillance, and training requirements under HAZWOPER

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 24, 2002

Mr. Scott B. Cormier
Project Manager/Prehospital Services
HCA Richmond Market Hospitals
411 West Randolph Road
PO Box 971
Hopewell, VA 23860

Dear Mr. Cormier:

HAZWOPER medical examinations must be offered at a reasonable time and without cost to the employee

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 25, 2002

Norman Weiss, Principal
N. Weiss Associates, Inc.
10443 N. Cave Creek Road, #209
Phoenix, AZ 85020-1616

Dear Mr. Weiss:

Protective Clothing for Firefighters

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.

July 8, 1991

Richard M. Duffy, Director
Department of Occupational Health and Safety
International Association of Fire Fighters
1750 New York Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006

Dear Mr. Duffy:

Training and PPE requirements for hospital staff that decontaminate victims/patients.

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.

December 02, 2002

Captain Kevin J. Hayden
Acting Commanding Officer
State of New Jersey
Emergency Management Section
Department of Law and Public Safety
PO Box 7068
West Trenton, NJ 08628-0068

Dear Captain Hayden:

Respiratory protection requirements for hospital staff decontaminating chemically contaminated patients.

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 5, 2002

Francis J. Roth, MS, CSP
Supervisor, Loss Prevention
Princeton Insurance
746 Alexander Road
Princeton, NJ 08540

Dear Mr. Roth:

Interface of 1910.120 and other standards.

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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.

May 8, 1992

MEMORANDUM FOR:     ALL REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS

FROM:               PATRICIA CLARK, DIRECTOR DIRECTORATE OF HEALTH
                   COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS

SUBJECT:            RESOLUTION HAZWOPER/HAZCOM ISSUES.

Recently, it has come to our attention that there is some misunderstanding about the interface of 1910.120 and several other OSHA standards. The purpose of this communication is to resolve any confusion concerning 1910.120's interface with other standards.

1. HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD

HAZWOPER training requirements for hospital staff who decontaminate chemically contaminated patients.

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.

April 22, 2003

Mr. Mike Bolt
Construction Manager, Decontamination Team Supervisor
Novant Health
3333 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27103

Dear Mr. Bolt: