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.

1928 - Clarification of the classification of the aquaculture industries for OSHA enforcement purposes. - 09/28/1982
1928 - Electronic Certification of Training - 09/22/2014
1928 - Electronic recordkeeping of employee safety training records. - 08/14/1997
1928 - Guards for the moving parts of farm equipment and the feasibility of interlocks. - 04/14/1983
1928 - OSHA is neither geared nor authorized to evaluate or approve designs and specifications or equipment. - 07/15/1976
1928 - Policy Background on the Temporary Worker Initiative Posted - [OSH Act of 1970 - Section 5(a)(1)] - 07/15/2014
1928 - Request for Opinions of Federal Enforcement Activities Relating to the Use of Short-Handled Hoes. - 03/16/1984
1928 - Servicing single piece and multi-piece wheels and logging business;logging employment regulated under agriculture standard. - 10/22/1992
1928 - Standards for Rollover Protective Structures. - 09/24/1990
1928 - The Field Sanitation Standard, as it relates to the number of workers excluded from coverage. - 05/22/1990
1928 - Use of electronic signature pad to record signatures for training certification. - 04/10/2000

OSH Act - Section 5(a)(1)