Applicability of 1910.1030 to establish human cell lines.

OSHA interpretation letter responding to a request to clarify an earlier interpretation on whether the Bloodborne Pathogens standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030, applies to establishing human cell lines. It states that characterized, contamination-free established human cell lines are not OPIM, while infected or likely contaminated lines and primary human explants and their passages are covered.