Guarding of machinery used in the processing of seed corn.

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.

August 2, 1976

Mr. Leighton A. Wederath
Attorney at Law
517 1/2 North Main Street
Carroll, Iowa 51401

Dear Mr. Wederath:

This is in response to your letter of July 16, 1976, regarding safety standards covering machinery used in the processing of seed corn.

Request for Interpretation on Applicability of Standards to Water Well Drilling

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.

February 26, 1982

 

 

Rollover protective structures for the Cary-Lift model.

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.

July 8, 1994

Mark Granroth
Chief Engineer
Pettibone, Michigan
P.O. Box 368
Baraga, Michigan 49908

Dear Mr. Granroth:

Most cited standards for fiscal year 1995

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

November 21, 1995

Honorable Bill K. Brewster
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515

Attention: Ms. Lynn Marquis

Dear Congressman Brewster:

Thank you for your letter of August 25, to Ms. Geraldine Harris of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Your constituent's concerns are answered in the same order they were addressed to us. Please accept our apology for the delay in providing this response.

Permissible Exposure Limits for Nuisance dust.

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.

May 15, 1997

Mr. Michael A. Russo
President
Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics
& Allied Workers International Union
Local Union #77
890 Third Street
Albany, New York 12206

Dear Mr. Russo:

This letter is in response to your March 11 letter expressing disagreement with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) New York Regional Office's response to your respirator questions. However, we concur with Mr. Shapiro's response.

Means of Egress.

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.

July 8, 1997

Mr. Ronald W. Bennett
Carbis, Incorporated
P.O. Box 6229
Florence, SC 29502-6229

Dear Mr. Bennett:

This is in response to your April 16 letter requesting interpretation of the 29 CFR 1910 Subpart E-Means of Egress standard. Please accept our apology for the delay in responding. Your workplace scenario and questions and our replies follow.

Vehicle-mounted elevating and rotating work platforms standard.

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.

July 15, 1997

Mr. Larry M. Kreh
PPG Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box 2009
Allison Park, PA 15101

Dear Mr. Kreh:

This is in response to your May 28 letter requesting an interpretation of the 29 CFR 1910.67 Vehicle-mounted elevating and rotating work platforms standard. Please accept our apology for the delay in responding. Your question and our reply follow.

Scenario:

Electronic recordkeeping of employee safety training records.

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.

August 14, 1997

Bruce A. Lepore
Workplace Health and Safety Manager
East Bay Municipal Utility District
375 Eleventh Street, Mail Stop 704
Oakland, California 94607-4240

Dear Mr. Lepore:

This is in response to your letter of March 29 regarding the use of electronic recordkeeping of employee safety training records.

Service workers in the heating, plumbing and air-conditioning industries.

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.

July 8, 1997

Peter G. Chaney
Mechanical Contractors
Association of America, Inc.
1385 Piccard Drive
Rockville, MD 20850-4350

Dear Mr. Chaney:

This is in further response to your letter of March 28, in which you requested information concerning any standards or interpretive documents applicable to service workers in the heating, plumbing and air-conditioning industries.

The new fall protection provisions of Subpart M and their application to various types of aerial lifts

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 27, 1995

Mr. Bradley W. Nester
Director of Customer Services
High Reach Co., Inc.
984 Bethlehem Pike
Montgomeryville, PA 18936-9604

Dear Mr. Nester:

Thank you for your letter dated January 25 concerning the new fall protection provisions of Subpart M and their application to various types of aerial lifts.