Applicable asbestos standard for replacing a rubber encapsulated asbestos gasket.

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 10, 2003

Mr. Huan Nguyen
Manager, EHS
ATMI
617 River Oaks Parkway
San Jose, CA 95134

Dear Mr. Nguyen:

Requirements for providing awareness training for employees performing housekeeping duties; providing notification of ACM/PACM for employers and employees.

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.

January 17, 2006

Lt. Col. Charles Blakeslee, Jr.
Commander, Public Health Flight
59th AMDS, Lackland AFB
c/o 4419 Cypress Woods Street
San Antonio, TX 78249

Dear Lt. Col Blakeslee:

Requirement for facility owners to notify tenants or employers of presence of ACM and PACM.

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.

January 16, 2007

Ms. Maureen Roskoski
Facility Engineering Associates, P.C.
11001 Lee Highway, Suite D
Fairfax, VA 22030

Dear Ms. Roskoski:

Requirement to determine, in advance, whether employees are likely to disturb ACM or PACM and to train accordingly.

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 2, 2007

[Name and address withheld]

Dear Ms. [Name withheld]:

Thank you for your letter of July 16, 2007, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). You have a question regarding OSHA's Asbestos Standard for the construction industry, 29 CFR 1926.1101. This reply letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation only of the requirements discussed and may not be applicable to any question not detailed in your original correspondence. Your paraphrased question and our reply are below.

OSHA Tuberculosis (TB) regulations.

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.

March 23, 1995

The Honorable Jesse Helms
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510

Dear Senator Helms:

Thank you for your letter of February 9, on behalf of your constituent, Dr. James A. McQueen, MD. Dr. McQueen wrote to you in regards to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Tuberculosis (TB) regulations he believed were effective January 1.

OSHA Asbestos Standard.

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 1, 1995

Gerald W. Lancour, Director
Safety, Health and Environmental Affairs
McDonnell Douglas
Post Office Box 516
Saint Louis, Missouri 63166-0516

Dear Mr. Lancour:

Thank you for your letter of March 28, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Asbestos Standard (29 CFR 1910.1001). We regret the delay in this reply.

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

Qualifications for interpreting/classifying chest roentenograms and maintenance of interpretation forms.

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 30, 2005

Dr. Jim Rafferty
Arbor Occupational Medicine
2995 Baseline Road, Suite 310
Boulder, CO 80303

Dear Dr. Rafferty:

Thank you for your July 21, 2005, letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). You have a few questions regarding OSHA's general industry asbestos standard, 29 CFR 1910.1001, as applied to medical surveillance of asbestos workers and chest roentgenograms. (Roentgenograms are also known as radiographs or x-ray films.)

Clarification of decontamination procedures for employees involved in Class I asbestos work.

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 1, 2007

Mr. James P. Burnham, President
Insulation Contractors Association of Pittsburgh
c/o Burnham Industrial Contractors, Inc.
3229 Babcock Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Dear Mr. Burnham:

Comprehensive building/facility/vessel surveys for asbestos.

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.


June 12, 2009

Mr. F. Stephen Masek
Masek Consulting Services, Inc.
23478 Sandstone St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Dear Mr. Masek:

Clarification of OSHA's asbestos standards for general industry and construction and the respiratory protection standard as applied to medical surveillance of employees.

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 10, 2007

Jim Rafferty, D.O., MPH
Arbor Occupational Medicine
4790 Table Mesa Drive, Suite 200
Boulder, CO 80305

Dear Dr. Rafferty: