COVID-19 standards overview

The title is "COVID–19." This subpart is identified as 1910 Subpart U and is labeled with the subpart title COVID–19 in OSHA's standards.

This subpart belongs to Part 1910 (Occupational Safety and Health Standards). The document shows the Part Number as 1910 and the Part Number Title as "Occupational Safety and Health Standards" in 1910 Subpart U.

The standard cites 29 U.S.C. 653, 655, and 657; Secretary of Labor's Order No. 8-2020 (85 FR 58393); 29 CFR part 1911; and 5 U.S.C. 553 as its authorities. These authorities are listed in the header information for 1910 Subpart U.

The official source citation for the regulatory text is the e-CFR (Electronic Code of Federal Regulations). The subpart header lists GPO Source as e-CFR for 1910 Subpart U.

The subpart lists Federal Register citations showing its publication and amendments: 86 FR 32620-32628 (June 21, 2021); 86 FR 61551-61554 (November 5, 2021); and 87 FR 3928 (January 26, 2022). These are recorded in the header for 1910 Subpart U.

The authority statement references Secretary of Labor's Order No. 8-2020 (85 FR 58393). That order is cited as part of the legal basis for the standard in 1910 Subpart U.

The 'SOURCE' line shows where the regulatory language originally appeared in the Federal Register and any later amendments. For example, 1910 Subpart U lists specific Federal Register entries (such as 86 FR 32620, June 21, 2021) that document when the subpart and its amendments were published.

Yes. The subpart is identified as 1910 Subpart U under Part 1910 and is specifically titled COVID–19 in OSHA's standard numbering system.

The 'Part Number Title' is "Occupational Safety and Health Standards," which indicates the chapter of OSHA regulations that contains mandatory workplace safety and health requirements. That title appears in the header for 1910 Subpart U and shows this subpart is part of OSHA's enforceable standards.

Amendments are documented by listing the Federal Register notices and dates that added or changed the subpart. For example, 1910 Subpart U includes entries for June 21, 2021; November 5, 2021; and January 26, 2022 to show when the rule and its amendments were published.

The header references 29 U.S.C. 653, 655, and 657 and 5 U.S.C. 553 as statutory authority. These citations appear in the authority section for 1910 Subpart U and identify the federal laws OSHA relied on when issuing the subpart.

No Letters of Interpretation were found for this batch. The header for 1910 Subpart U indicates that no related interpretation letters were found for the provided text.

Listing the 'Standard Number' identifies the specific regulatory location within OSHA's rules (here, 1910 Subpart U). That label helps users find the COVID–19 requirements by part and subpart in OSHA's official indexing and citation system.

The 'Subpart Title' provides a short description of the subject matter covered by that segment of Part 1910; for this subpart the title is COVID–19. This title is shown in 1910 Subpart U to describe the focus of the regulation.

You should consult the full regulatory text of the subpart to get complete requirements and details. The header identifies 1910 Subpart U so you can use that citation to locate the complete standard text and any enforcement or compliance provisions.

The header provides the Federal Register dates where the rule and its amendments were published, which shows the rule's issuance and amendment history (e.g., June 21, 2021; November 5, 2021; January 26, 2022). Those entries in 1910 Subpart U allow you to trace when the regulatory changes occurred.

Including Secretary of Labor's Order No. 8-2020 (85 FR 58393) documents administrative delegation or organizational authority used to promulgate the rule. That citation appears in the authority statement for 1910 Subpart U and explains part of the legal basis for issuing the subpart.

Citing 29 CFR part 1911 indicates that procedures in that part (which covers rulemaking and standard-setting) were relevant to issuing the subpart. That reference is listed among the authorities in 1910 Subpart U.

Formally, the standard is indexed as 1910 Subpart U within Part 1910 of OSHA regulations and labeled with the subpart title COVID–19, which is how OSHA references it in its standards list.

No—this batch explicitly notes that no related interpretation letters were found. The header for 1910 Subpart U indicates there are no Letters of Interpretation included here.

The header gives the Federal Register volume, page ranges, and dates for the original rule and its amendments (for example, 86 FR 32620-32628, June 21, 2021). Those Federal Register citations in 1910 Subpart U identify the official amendment documents.

5 U.S.C. 553 is the Administrative Procedure Act provision governing rulemaking procedures; its inclusion indicates that rulemaking procedures under that statute were applicable. That citation appears as part of the authority for 1910 Subpart U.

You should cite it as 1910 Subpart U, Part 1910, Subpart U—COVID–19. Using that exact citation format matches how OSHA identifies the subpart in the regulatory index and header information.

No—the header provides identifying metadata (title, authorities, source, and Federal Register history) but does not display the full regulatory requirements themselves. The header for 1910 Subpart U identifies the subpart so you can find the complete text elsewhere.