# Standard Interpretations
1 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii)(B) - Is a single-handed scalpel blade removal device an engineering control under the Bloodborne Pathogens standard?
2 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(v) - Applicability of the Bloodborne Pathogens standard during transection of the umbilical cord.
3 - 1910.1030(c)(1) - Compliance with the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030.
4 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(v) - OSHA's position on the use of Novartis' Fluvirin device.
5 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(iii) - Whether written programs may be kept solely in an electronic format.
6 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(i) - Whether written programs may be kept solely in an electronic format.
7 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv)(B) - Clarification of the use and selection of BBP safety devices.
8 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv)(A) - Clarification of the use and selection of BBP safety devices.
9 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv) - Clarification of the use and selection of BBP safety devices.
10 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii)(B) - Clarification of the use and selection of BBP safety devices.
11 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii)(A) - Clarification of the use and selection of BBP safety devices.
12 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv)(B) - The applicability of OSHA's bloodborne pathogens standards to the use of sharps containers on hospital crash carts.
13 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(v) - Requirements for safety-engineered sharps for stockpiled pandemic influenza vaccines and pre-filled syringes.
14 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv) - The use of safety-engineered devices and work practice controls in operating rooms; hospital responsibility to protect independent practitioners under BBP standard.
15 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv) - Employer's obligation to assure the accuracy of the sharps injury log.
16 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv) - Use of passing trays and single-handed scalpel blade remover in a surgical setting.
17 - 1910.1030(c)(1) - Definition of contaminated sharps; engineering controls and good work practice controls must be implemented; ECP must be reviewed annually.
18 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii)(B) - Containment and disposal requirements for disposable razors used in long-term health care facilities for personal grooming.
19 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv)(B) - Limiting factors for implementing the use of engineering controls, i.e., safety scalpels, under the Bloodborne Pathogens standard.
20 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(v) - Limiting factors for implementing the use of engineering controls, i.e., safety scalpels, under the Bloodborne Pathogens standard.
21 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv) - Limiting factors for implementing the use of engineering controls, i.e., safety scalpels, under the Bloodborne Pathogens standard.
22 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(v) - Bloodborne Pathogens Standard application to bifurcated needles; acceptability and appropriateness of safety bifurcated needles.
23 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv)(B) - Bloodborne Pathogens Standard application to bifurcated needles; acceptability and appropriateness of safety bifurcated needles.
24 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(v) - Clarification from OSHA regarding the use of the NeedleguardTM in a hospital environment.
25 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv) - Clarification from OSHA regarding the use of the NeedleguardTM in a hospital environment.
26 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv)(B) - Bloodborne Pathogens Standard application to small healthcare facilities and the annual review of the Exposure Control Plan.
27 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv)(A) - Bloodborne Pathogens Standard application to small healthcare facilities and the annual review of the Exposure Control Plan.
28 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv) - Bloodborne Pathogens Standard application to small healthcare facilities and the annual review of the Exposure Control Plan.
29 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv)(B) - Employer's responsibility to re-evaluate engineering controls, i.e., safer needle devices, at least annually.
30 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv)(A) - Employer's responsibility to re-evaluate engineering controls, i.e., safer needle devices, at least annually.
31 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv) - Employer's responsibility to re-evaluate engineering controls, i.e., safer needle devices, at least annually.
32 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii) - Bloodborne Pathogens Standard application to small healthcare facilities and the annual review of the Exposure Control Plan.
33 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv) - Engineering control requirements for allergy and immunization injections.
34 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(v) - Engineering control requirements for allergy and immunization injections.
35 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(v) - Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act and the requirement to include safety-engineered sharps devices in pre-packaged surgical kits or trays.
36 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(v) - Safer medical devices must be selected based on employee feedback and device effectiveness, not Group Purchasing Organizations.
37 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv)(B) - Safer medical devices must be selected based on employee feedback and device effectiveness, not Group Purchasing Organizations.
38 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv)(A) - Safer medical devices must be selected based on employee feedback and device effectiveness, not Group Purchasing Organizations.
39 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv) - Needle destruction device use as an engineering control for the Bloodbore Pathogens standard.
40 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv) - Response to the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act.
41 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv) - Use of engineering and work practice controls during pouring of blood or OPIM.
42 - 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii)(C) - Recording injuries/illness of pool nurses (temporary employees);needlestick recordkeeping.