Response to Freedom of Information Act request for standards and guidelines related to working around aircraft.

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 29, 1988

Ms. Lisa Smith Sanders
Spriggs, Bode & Hollingsworth
Attorneys and Counselors
1015 Fifteenth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005-2686

Dear Ms. Sanders:

Your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request of February 22, addressed to the Directorate of Health Standards, for standards, guidelines or other information regarding noise generated by aircraft, worker exposure to jet fuel emission, worker exposure to high noise levels and other substances has been forwarded to this office for reply.

Inquiry on monitoring device for cigarette smoke in buildings.

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 3, 1988

Name Withheld

Dear (Name Withheld):

Thank you for your letter of February 5, in which you inquired whether a kit or monitoring device is available to measure the concentration of cigarette smoke in buildings.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not have a standard on worker exposure to cigarette smoke in the workplace. OSHA does have an air contaminant standard, 29 CFR 1910.1000, Table Z-1, for the components of cigarette smoke, such as nicotine and carbon monoxide (copy enclosed).

Response to a request for information concerning the OSHA standard for carbon monoxide.

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 25, 1988

The Honorable John D. Dingell
Chairman
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
Committee on Energy and Commerce
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Mr. Chairman:

This responds to your request for information dated January 20, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) standard for carbon monoxide (CO).

Information on the health hazard of ozone produced by common office copiers and on radon gas testing devices.

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 11, 1988

Ms. Leslee A. Hallas
3618 Xerxes Avenue
North Minneapolis, Minnesota 55412

Dear Ms. Hallas:

Your December 14, 1987 letter to the Consumer Product Safety Commission has been forwarded to the Occupational safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for reply. In your letter, you requested information on the health hazard of ozone produced by common office copiers and on radon gas testing devices.

Exposure limits and symptoms of Hydroquinone, acetic acid, and glutaraldehyde exposure.

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 13, 1998

Ms. Tonya A. Garreaud
Unit 61317 Box R132
APO, AE 09803-1317

Dear Ms. Garreaud:

Thank you for your correspondence of September 5, requesting information regarding specific substances which were used in your medical facility. Please accept my apology for the delay in this response.

Worker exposure to tobacco smoke.

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 26, 1998

Dr. Leroy J. Pletten
The Crime Prevention Group
8401 18 Mile Road #29
Sterling Heights, MI 48313-3042

Dear Dr. Pletten:

This is in response to your letter of August 14 to President Clinton concerning our disclosure in our letter to you of August 7, 1998, that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not regulate workers' exposure to their own tobacco smoke because the exposure is not work-related.

Appropriate air sampling methods for copper and zinc oxide.

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.

April 1, 1999

Mr. Melvin E. Cassady, CIH
Cassady Safety and Health Services, Inc.
355 Concord Circle
Southampton, PA 18966

Dear Mr. Cassady:

Thank you for your letter dated September 2, 1998, addressed to Charles Jeffress, Assistant Secretary for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on behalf of the Brass Division of Olin Corporation, seeking an interpretation of OSHA's Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) for copper and zinc fume and dust. We apologize for the delay in providing this response.

Hazardous components of diesel engine emissions.

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 8, 1985

Mr. Alfred C. Rapin
3305 Seymour Street
Ogdensburg, New York 13669

Dear Mr. Rapin:

This is in response to your recent letter, regarding the hazardous components of diesel engine emission. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.

OSHA standards do not include surface contamination criteria or quantifications for skin absorption

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.

Jun 21, 1985

Mr. William R. Bunner
Manager Envirosafe Services, Inc.
115 Gibraltar Road
Horsham, Pennsylvania 19044

Dear Mr. Bunner:

I have been asked by Assistant Secretary Robert Rowland to reply to your letter of May 10, in which you requested information on allowable levels of hazardous chemicals on workplace surfaces and on the guidelines by which compliance with surface contaminant levels is enforced.

Information on hazards of dry photocopiers

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 10, 1984

Ted B. Ulanday, M.D.
509 E. Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA 95112

Dear Dr. Ulanday:

This is in response to your letter of September 25, 1984 wherein you requested information on hazards regarding dry photocopiers.