Definitions of "massive release", "equipment failure", and "emergency" under the vinyl chloride 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 10, 1986

Mr. Donald G. Mader
Safety Coordinator
Formosa Plastics Corporation
Texas P.O. Box 400
Point Comfort, Texas 77978

Dear Mr. Mader:

Your letter of January 31, requesting an interpretation of section (b)(5) and (n)(2) of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) vinyl chloride standard (29 CFR 1910.1017) has been referred to us for reply.

Medical examination requirements and emergency release reporting provisions of the vinyl chloride 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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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.

29 CFR 1910.1017

Oct. 14, 1975

N. E. Seyler,
Plant Manager
Universal PVC Resins, Inc.
786 Hardy Road
Painesville, Ohio 44077

Dear Mr. Seyler:

This is in response to your June 30, 1975 letter to Mr. Kenneth Bowman, Area Director of the Cleveland, Ohio Office of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) concerning OSHA's recently promulgated standard, 29 CFR 1910.1017, regulating employee exposure to vinyl chloride.

Medical surveillance requirement in the Vinyl Chloride Standard 1910.1017.

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.

August 6, 1996

Mr. Peter L. de la Cruz
1001 G Street, NW Suite 500
West Washington, D.C. 20001

Dear Mr. de la Cruz:

This is in response to your correspondence dated May 24, concerning the medical surveillance requirement in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Vinyl Chloride Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1017.

8-hour total weight average (TWA) permissible exposure limit (PEL).

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 6, 1995

Mr. Mark Nicas
University of California
Environmental Health Sciences
School of Public Health
140 Warren Hall
Berkeley, California 94720-7360

Dear Mr. Nicas:

This is in response to your letter of July 7, addressed to Mr. Joseph A. Dear, Assistant Secretary for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), requesting an interpretation on 8-hour total weight average (TWA) permissible exposure limit (PEL) as defined in 29 CFR 1910.1000 and in other substance-specific health standards.

Clarification of the application of the Vinyl Chloride Standard and the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response 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.

March 15, 1995

Hasmukh C. Shah, Ph.D. Manager,
Vinyl Chloride Panel Chemical
Manufacturers Association
2501 M Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20037

Dear Dr. Shah:

This is in response to your letter of July 26, 1994, requesting clarification of the application of the Vinyl Chloride Standard (29 CFR 1910.1017) and the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response standard (29 CFR 1910.120; HAZWOPER). Please accept my apology for the delay in this reply.

Vinyl Chloride Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements.

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Vinyl Chloride Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

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Standard on Vinyl Chloride; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

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