Hi, some elements covered in the topic are clearly addressed under specific OSHA standards, like PPE, respirators, Hazcom, etc.   Others, like the broader  management issues, represent guidance.   USP represents a national consensus standard, currently primarily enforced by State agencies as Federal agencies have not claimed authority or initiated their own rule making.  Some of that guidance reflects long-standing professional recommendations from a variety of sources.  The OSHAct grants OSHA the right to cite not only under specific standards (5(b)) but also under the general duty clause, 5(a)(1).  OSHA has issued several general duty clause citations for hazardous drugs within the last year. 

From: Kumar, Bindu, MD [mailto:KumarB@MLHS.ORG]
Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2016 12:07 PM
To: Hodgson, Michael - OSHA
Subject: OSHA update re: Hazardous Drugs

Dr. Hodgson,

Can I clarify whether this OSHA update is now a regulated requirement, much like the other standards (i.e. respirator fit testing on an annual basis)?  Under what authority does the USP <800>  fall?   Thank you for clarifying.

Bindu Kumar MD, CCBOM, MRO

Associate Medical Director

Occupational and Travel Health

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