Toxic and Hazardous Substances
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1910 Subpart Z - Toxic and Hazardous Substances
1910 Subpart Z - Toxic and Hazardous Substances
Method for exposure compliance determination for substances regulated under Subpart Z.
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 23, 1985
Richard C. Gerlach, Ph.D., CIH
Vice President-Technical Services
Industrial Health Foundation, Inc.
34 Penn Circle
West Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206
Dear Dr. Gerlach:
This is in response to your letter of April 26, inquiring how the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) makes exposure compliance determinations for substances regulated under Subpart Z of 1910.
Response to a request regarding remedies for airborne pollutants.
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 30, 1987
Mr. Kenneth R. Eatherly
WordNet Research and Editing Service
832 Balfour Road
Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan 48230
Dear Mr. Eatherly:
Your letter dated October 9, addressed to Secretary of Labor William E. Brook, regarding airborne pollutants, remedies for the presence of such pollutants, penalties for noncompliance and the legal rights of those affected has been forwarded to me for response.
OSHA policy regarding PEL adjustments for extended work shifts.
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 10, 1999
Determining whether an aircraft fuel tank is considered a confined space.
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 5, 2008
Mr. Andrew Lewis
Safety Manager
Sierra Nevada Corporation
18635 Jarkey Drive
Hagerstown, Maryland 21742
Dear Mr. Lewis:
Thank you for your July 17 letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Your letter has been referred to OSHA's Directorate of Enforcement Program's (DEP) Office of General Industry Enforcement. Your scenario and question has been restated below for clarity.
Occupational Exposure to Cotton Dust
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
29 CFR Part 1910
[Docket No. H-052G]
Occupational Exposure to Cotton Dust
AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.
ACTION: Proposed rule; request for comments.
Occupational Exposure to Cotton Dust
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
29 CFR Part 1910
[Docket No. H-052G]
RIN 1218-AB90
Occupational Exposure to Cotton Dust
AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.
ACTION: Direct final rule; request for comments.
Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens;Needlestick and Other Sharps Injuries; Final Rule.
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- Fed Register #:66:5317-5325
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
29 CFR Part 1910
[Docket No. H370A]
RIN 1218-AB85
Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens; Needlestick and Other Sharps Injuries; Final Rule
AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Labor
ACTION: Final Rule; Request for Comment on the Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
Standard Entitled "Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories"; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of the Information-Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
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- Fed Register #:66:50214-50215
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[Docket No. ICR-1218-0131 (2001)]
Standard Entitled "Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories"; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of the Information-Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.
ACTION: Request for comments.
Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
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[Federal Register: May 4, 2011 (Volume 76, Number 86)][Notices] [Page 25376-25378] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr04my11-99] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No.