(OSHA) revised asbestos 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.

May 8, 1995

The Honorable Larry E. Craig
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510-1203

Dear Senator Craig:

Thank you for your letter of March 22, on behalf of your constituent, Mr. Arlo D. Luke, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) revised asbestos standard (Federal Register 59:40964, August 10, 1994). Mr. Luke raises three issues: (1) the training required for a floor maintenance worker; (2) the requirement to identify asbestos-containing floors; and (3) possible OSHA penalties for non-compliance.

Asbestos in the car repair industry.

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 22, 1995

The Honorable Sam Farr
U.S. House of Representatives
100 W. Alisal Post
Office Box 145
Salinas, California 93902

Dear Congressman Farr:

Thank you for your letter of February 3, on behalf of your constituent, Mr. Gary Smith, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) revised Asbestos Standard (Federal Register 59:40964, August 10, 1994) as it pertains to asbestos in the car repair industry.

Questions concerning OSHA's Asbestos 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.

 

Glove bag use.

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 22,1996

Construction Asbestos 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.

September 3, 1997

Mr. Gayle E. Anderson
Manager, Corporate Marketing and Sales
Reliable Environmental Management and Services, Inc.
2500 W. 31st Street, Suite G-2
Lawrence, Kansas 66047

Dear Mr. Anderson:

This is in response to your letter of February 3, addressed to Mr. Michael Connors, Regional Administrator, Chicago Regional Office of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). You wrote your letter to obtain answers to questions you have pertaining to the Construction Asbestos Standard, 29 CFR 1926.1101.

The OSHA analytical reference method for asbestos requires 10% blanks with a minimum of 2 blanks for any set.

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 20, 1988

Col. William D. Christensen
Chief, Analytical Services Division
USAF
Occupational and Environmental Health Laboratory
(AFSC) Brooks Air Force Base, Texas 78235

Dear Col. Christensen,

OSHA Asbestos 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.

March 4, 1996

Mr. Daniel McBride
General Manager
Finger Lakes Chemical, Inc.
420 St. Paul Street
Rochester, New York 14605-1797

Dear Mr. McBride:

Thank you for your letter of February 5, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Asbestos Standard (29 CFR 1910.1001).

You requested specific clarification on three issues related to the asbestos standard, which will be addressed in the order in which they were presented.

Building and/or facility owner notification requirements.

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 21, 1996

Ms. Sandra L. Wiseman
Project Engineer
MERCK Manufacturing Division
Merck & Co., Inc.
Post Office Box 4
West Point, Pennsylvania 19486-0004

Dear Ms. Wiseman:

This is in response to your letter of September 14, 1995, regarding building and/or facility owner notification requirements in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) General Industry Asbestos Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1001, and Construction Asbestos Standard, 29 CFR 1926.1101.

Sheetrock and joint compound.

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.

 

Asbestos Standard for Construction.

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.

September 4, 1996

Wendy K. Loerch, Editor
Contracting Profits Magazine
Trade Press
2100 W Florist Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53209-3799

Dear Ms. Loerch:

This is in response to your inquiry of July 10, to Mr. Edward Stern of the Directorate of Policy in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), relating to OSHA's Asbestos Standard for Construction, 29 CFR 1926.1101.