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

Cyanide Antidotes

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 31, 2020

Federal Program Change Summary Reports:

Final Rule for Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica

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FR Standard Date: 03/25/2016
Adoption Required - Yes
Intention Required - Yes

OSHA requirements for smoke plume generated from laser and electrosurgical instruments in dental offices and hospital operating rooms

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 7, 2016

Henry M. Botuck, DDS
7870 Rolling Woods Ct. #401
Springfield, Virginia 22152

Dear Dr. Botuck,

Air contaminants.

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An employee's exposure to any substance listed in Tables Z-1, Z-2, or Z-3 of this section shall be limited in accordance with the requirements of the following paragraphs of this section.

Cancellation of CPL 03-00-007, National Emphasis Program - Crystalline Silica

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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 NOTICE

DIRECTIVE NUMBER: CPL 03-00-007 EFFECTIVE DATE: October 26, 2017
SUBJECT: Cancellation of CPL 03-00-007, National Emphasis Program - Crystalline Silica

ABSTRACT

Purpose:
This Notice cancels OSHA Instruction CPL 03-00-007, National Emphasis P

Changes to the Regulatory and General Industry Standard

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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 Instruction CPL 2.35 CH-12 Jul 9, 1990 Office of General Industry Compliance Assistance

Subject: Changes to the Regulatory and General Industry Standard Alleged Violation Elements (SAVEs) Manual

A. PURPOSE. This instruction transmits revised and new pages to the Regulatory and General Industry SAVEs Manual for Air Contaminants and Occupational Exposure to Benzene.

B. SCOPE. This instruction applies OSHA-wide.

C. ACTION. Regional Administrators and Area Directors shall ensure that all compliance personnel:

29 CFR 1910.1000, Table Z-2 Citation Policy for Chromates and Chromic Acids

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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 Instruction CPL 2-2.26A September 5, 1980 Office of Compliance Programming

SUBJECT: 29 CFR 1910.1000, Table Z-2, Citation Policy for Chromates and Chromic Acids

A. Purpose. This instruction provides guidance for citing violations resulting from employee exposure to chromates, dichromates and chromic acid mist.

B. Scope. This instruction applies 0SHA-wide.

C. Cancellation. OSHA Instruction CPL 2-2.26, December 10, 1979, is canceled.

Inorganic Mercury and its Compounds

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CPL 2-2.6 OSHA Instruction October 30, 1978

OSHA PROGRAM DIRECTIVE #300-2

TO: Field and National Offices/OSH

SUBJECT: Inorganic Mercury and Its Compounds

1. PURPOSE

This directive provides guidelines to be followed in inspection, and where necessary, the issuance of citations, regarding exposure to mercury in the workplace.

2. DOCUMENTATION AFFECTED

None

3. DOCUMENTATION REFERENCED

Cotton Dust Manual

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OSHA Instruction CPL 2-2.31
January 16, 1981
Office of Compliance Programming

Subject:   Cotton Dust Manual

  1. Purpose. This instruction provides guidelines for using the Cotton Dust Manual.

  2. Scope. This instruction applies OSHA-wide.

  3. References.

    1. Industrial Hygiene Field Operations Manual (IHFOM).

    2. Field Operations Manual (FOM).