Standard Interpretations

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.

1904.35 - Compliance with the access provisions when using a software application containing the records - 07/27/2018
1904.35 - Employee and employee representative access rights to OSHA 300 Log and OSHA 300-A Summary forms. - 11/07/2003
1904.35 - Employer obligation to provide access to entire OSHA 300 Logs, including names of both union and non-union employees. - 09/09/2005
1904.35 - Employer Safety Incentive and Disincentive Policies and Practices - 03/12/2012
1904.35 - How to maintain logs for employees across multiple locations. - 06/25/2015
1904.35 - Interim Enforcement Procedures for New Recordkeeping Requirements Under 29 CFR 1904.35 - 11/10/2016
1904.35 - Recording criteria for cases involving workers from a temporary help service, employee leasing service, or personnel supply service. - 06/23/2003
1904.35 - The Requirements of Submitting OSHA's Recordkeeping Forms to the United States Department of Labor/OSHA - 08/13/2012
1904.35(b)(1)(iv) - Clarification of OSHA's Position on Workplace Safety Incentive Programs and Post-Incident Drug Testing Under 29 C.F.R. §1904.35(b)(1)(iv) - 10/11/2018
1904.35(b)(2) - Employee access to needlestick and contaminated sharps injury log requirements. - 03/14/2003
1904.35(b)(2)(iv) - OSHA 300 Log requirements versus HIPAA privacy requirements. - 08/02/2004

OSH Act - Section 5(a)(1)