Exclusion of arsenic-treated wood from OSHA's Inorganic Arsenic 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 3, 2023

Maria Gomez
56 County Center Road
White Plains, NY 10607

Dear Ms. Gomez:

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

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    87:12738-12740
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    Inorganic Arsenic Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements 
[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 44 (Monday, March 7, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12738-12740]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-04708]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Numbers Under the Paperwork Reduction Act

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  • Fed Register #:
    81:47437-47438
  • Title:
    Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Numbers Under the Paperwork Reduction Act 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 140 (Thursday, July 21, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47437-47438]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-17226]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Numbers Under the 
Paperwork Reduction Act

AGENCY: Occupational

29 CFR 1910.1018 Inspection and Compliance Procedures for the Permanent Occupation Exposure Standard for Inorganic Arsenic Compounds.

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OSHA Instruction CPL 2-2.22 October 10, 1978 OSHA PROGRAM DIRECTIVE

TO: REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS/OSHA

THRU: DONALD E. MACKENZIE Field Coordinator

SUBJECT: 29 CFR 1910.1018, Inspection and Compliance Procedures For the Permanent Occupational Exposure Standard For Inorganic Arsenic Compounds

1. Purpose

Standards Improvement Project-Phase II

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  • Fed Register #:
    70:1111-1144
  • Title:
    Standards Improvement Project-Phase II 
[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 3 (Wednesday, January 5, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 1111-1144]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-28221]


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29 CFR Parts 1910, 1915, and 1926



Standards Improvement Project-

Initial monitoring and labelling for inorganic arsenic is not required when exposure could not be above the action level.

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.

 

Protective footwear requirements for inorganic arsenic and lead.

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 12, 1993

Mr. Peter R. Read
Divisional Director of Safety
Magma Cooper Company
San Manual Operations
Post Office Box M
San Manuel, Arizona 85631-0460

Dear Mr. Read:

Thank you for your letter dated October 8, 1992 requesting an interpretation of the inorganic arsenic (29 CFR 1910.1018) and lead (29 CFR 1910.1025) standards, as they relate to the cleaning of protective footwear.