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| • Standard Number: | 1910.272 |
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July 29, 1991
Mr. John J. Sacco Dear Mr. Sacco: Your June 19 letter requests interpretations regarding issues relating to the 29 CFR 1910.272, Grain Handling Facilities Standard. Namely, does the standard apply to bean or seed handling facilities? Also, are employers mandated to have in-house rescue capabilities, or is reliance on outside rescue acceptable?
In response to your first question, 29 CFR 1910.272 is applicable to
establishments handling bulk raw agricultural commodities including
unprocessed seeds (and beans) except for grain handling facilities engaged
primarily in the production of crops or live stock, such as farm or feed
lots. As to your second question, the 29 CFR 1910.272, Grain Handling
Facilities Standard does not preclude employer use of an outside rescue team.
With reference to 1910.272(g)(5), additional assistance could be provided by
either an in-house or outside rescue team chosen by the employer to best suit
his or her circumstances. The intent of 1910.272(g)(5) is to provide for
performance of assigned rescue and emergency duties by the observer without
entering the permit space. The observer must also be trained in how to
obtain additional assistance, whether located at or nearby the grain handling
facility. Similar requirements are contained in the [This document was edited on 02/15/99 to strike information that no longer reflects current OSHA policy.] We appreciate your interest in employee safety and health. If we can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
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