OSHA standards applicable to medical and safety uses of pure nitrogen gas

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 29, 2020

Ms. Denyse C. DuBrucq, EdD
CryoRain, Inc.
2300 Eden Lane
Dayton, OH 45431-1909

Dear Ms. DuBrucq:

Thank you for your email to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). You have requested OSHA, among other federal agencies, evaluate the use of your products that deliver pure nitrogen gas clouds for a variety of applications, such as fire suppression.

Potentially Hazardous Amine Absorber Pressure Vessels Used in Refinery Processing

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 11, 1986

Newly Developed Hydrogen Storage Cylinders.

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, 1977

Mr. Harold Simons
Director of Production
Billings Energy Corporation
2000 North Columbia Lane
P. O. Box 555
Provo, Utah 84601

Dear Mr. Simons:

Your letter of August 11, 1976, to the Salt Lake City Area Office of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been forwarded to the National Office for a reply. Your letter was in regard to newly developed Hydrogen Storage Cylinders.

Applicability of compressed gas cylinder standard to workplaces subject to the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response 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.

June 5, 1992

Ms. Meg MacLeod
Health and Safety Supervisor
ABB Environment Services, Inc.
261 Commercial Street
P.O. Box 7050
Portland, Maine 04112

Dear Ms. MacLeod:

Thank you for your letter of February 5, to Acting Assistant Secretary Dorothy L. Strunk, requesting clarification regarding the applicability of the compressed gas cylinder standard at 29 CFR 1910.101(b) to workplaces subject to the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard at 29 CFR 1910.120. The questions you asked and the corresponding replies follow.

Occupational health hazards to veterinarians.

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 27, 1994

 

 

Above ground gas transmission and distribution piping systems.

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, 1988

Mr. Jack Cannova
Tempe Industrial Supply
412 Orion Street
Tempe, AZ 95283

Dear Mr. Cannova:

The proper handling of compressed gas cylinders particularly with reference to the moving of cylinders from place to place.

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 15, 1990

Mr. Ray Graham Navistar
International Transportation Co.
5565 Brookville
Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46219

Dear Mr. Graham:

This is in response to your letter addressed to me regarding the proper handling of compressed gas cylinders and particularly with reference to the moving of cylinders from place to place by means of rolling the cylinder on its lower edge.

Applicable regulations to the Nupro 316-DC-RD cylinder valve

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 16, 1986

Ulrich H. Koch, Chief Engineer
Nupro Company
4800 East 345th Street
Willoughby, Ohio 44094

Dear Mr. Koch:

This is in response to your recent request for an interpretation of the acceptability of the Nupro 316-DC-RD cylinder valve, drawing enclosed, relative to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations at 29 CFR 1910.

Standard applicable to two point suspension scaffolds and power platforms used in window cleaning and to hazards in refrigeration plants.

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.

July 16, 1985

Mr. Arnold Lever
Finda's Hotel
84 Bury Old Road
Cheethem
Manchester 8
England

Dear Mr. Lever:

Thank you for your letter of July 1 to the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) regarding safety standards for window cleaners and workers in refridgeration plants.