Inspection Guidance for Animal Slaughtering and Processing Establishments

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. This 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. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

October 15, 2024

Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process; Final Rule

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    89:22558-22601
  • Title:
    Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process; Final Rule 
    [Federal Register Volume 89, Number 63 (Monday, April 1, 2024)]
    [Rules and Regulations]
    [Pages 22558-22601]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 2024-06572]
    
    
    
        
    Vol. 89
    
    Monday,
    
    No.

Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    88:59825-59834
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 167 (Wednesday, August 30, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 59825-59834]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-18695]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1903

[Docket No.

Whether workers at a workplace without a collective bargaining agreement may authorize a person who is affiliated with a union or a community organization to act as their representative under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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. This 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. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

FEB 21 2013

Mr. Steve Sallman
Health and Safety Specialist
United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing,
Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union
Five Gateway Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Dear Mr. Sallman:

Employee and employee representative access to MSDS; accompanying CSHOs on inspections.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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. This 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. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

March 7, 2003

Mr. Milan Racic
Health and Safety Specialist
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
452 West Willow Court
Fox Point, Wisconsin 53217-2654

Dear Mr. Racic:

Walkaround Compensation

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    45:75232-38
  • Title:
  • Abstract:
Abstract:
Proposes to add two new regulations requiring employers to
compensate employees who participate in walkaround inspections.

Walkaround Compensation

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    46:11253
  • Title:
  • Abstract:
Abstract:
Paragraph (e); notice of deferral of effective date until March 30,
1981.

Walkaround Compensation

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    46:3852-60
  • Title:
  • Abstract:
Abstract:
Standard is amended by adding a new paragraph (e): 1903.8 -
Representatives of employers and employees (e) Walkaround
compensation.

Walkaround Compensation

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    46:0
  • Title:
  • Abstract:
Abstract:
Delay of effective date of final rule to 5/1/81, and proposed
revocation of standard.