Acceptability of rounding laboratory-reported percentages of bulk asbestos analyses by point-counting to the nearest whole-number percent.

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 8, 2010

Joshua S. Koch, R.S.
Environmental Abatement Section
Ohio Department of Health
246 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43215

Dear Mr. Koch:

Sampling of Resilient Floor Covering.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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.

January 6, 1992

 

Clarification of the provision banning smoking in the OSHA asbestos standards.

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 25, 2008

Mr. L. Tom Czehowski
Chief Administrative Officer, Nevada OSHA
Division of Industrial Relations
Nevada Department of Business and Industry
1301 N. Green Valley Pkwy., Suite 200
Henderson, NV 89074

Dear Mr. Czehowski:

OSHA's position on the acceptability of digital radiography in place of traditional chest roentgenograms.

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 24, 2012

Michael J. Hodgson, MD, MPH
Office of Public Health and Environmental Hazards
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
810 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20420

Dear Dr. Hodgson:

Installing a barrier film over asbestos-containing flooring

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 21, 2014

Douglas R. Lawson, Ph.D., CIH
URS Corporation
1155 Elm St, Suite 401
Manchester, New Hampshire 03101

Dear Dr. Lawson:

Consider revising the annual training requirements of the general industry 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 19, 2009

Orlando Mistichelli
6512 High Bridge Rd
Bowie, MD 20720

Dear Mr. Mistichelli:

Establishment Listing of the Corporatewide Settlement Agreements.

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.

U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration

1961 Stout Street Denver, Colorado 80294

Reply to the Attention of:

GWD:REP

April 26, 1989

MEMORANDUM FOR: ASSISTANT REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS

AREA DIRECTORS

FROM: BYRON R. CHADWICK Regional Administrator, VIII

SUBJECT: Establishment Listing of the Corporatewide Settlement Agreements

Safe Buildings Alliance - 03/15/1995

IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT

_____________________________________________

SAFE BUILDINGS ALLIANCE,

       Petitioner,

                    v.                             No. 94-41222

THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, OCCUPATIONAL 
SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION,

       Respondent.

_____________________________________________

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

American Iron and Steel Institute - 03/29/1997

IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT
_______________

ASBESTOS INFORMATION ASSOCIATION/

NORTH AMERICA
Petitioner,

v. No. 94-41097

ROBERT B. REICH,
SECRETARY OF LABOR,
Respondent.
_______________

AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE,
Petitioner,

v. No. 96-60006

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION,
Respondent.
_______________

AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE,