Blood-lead level requirements and medical removal protection provisions of the lead 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.

October 29, 1984

Honorable Mike DeWine
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 205l5

Dear Congressman DeWine:

Thank you for your letter of September 6 on behalf of your constituent, Mr. Scott Shaffner, who had questions concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Lead Standard.

Information regarding exposure to lead and sulfuric acid.

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 27, 1987

Mrs. Ellen A. Uhas
Route 1, Box 419G
Fitzgerald, Georgia 31750

Dear Ms. Uhas:

This is in response to your letter dated March 25 to the Public Health Service's Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Health Information Center, which has been has referred to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for a response.

In your letter you expressed your concern regarding your husband and his coworkers' exposure to lead and sulfuric acid. Your questions are answered as follows:

Medical removal protection provisions of the lead 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.

 

Requirements for employee notification of exposure monitoring results under the lead 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.

April 21, 1980

Ms. Christine Dixon
Industrial Hygienist
Aluminum Company of America
ALCOA Building
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219

Dear Ms. Dixon:

Assistant Secretary Eula Bingham has asked me to respond to your inquiry regarding the appropriate manner for employee notification of exposure monitoring results under the lead standard (29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(8)(i)).

Process Modification - Thermoset Resin Technology Replacement for Lead in Drop Hammer Punches

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 17, 1991

Clarification of HAZWOPER to a cleanup operation at a solid waste management unit.

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 14, 1992

Mr. W. Michael Kearney
Health and Environmental Manager
The Doe Run Company
Resource Recycling Division
Buick Facility Highway KK
Boss, Missouri 65440

Dear Mr. Kearney:

This is in response to your inquiry of April 6, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response final rule (HAZWOPER), 29 CFR 1910.120.

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.

Job requiring respiratory protection.

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 16, 1996

The Honorable Scott Klug
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Klug:

Request for Clarification of 29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(6).

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 13, 1995

MEMORANDUM FOR: Gilbert J. Saulter
               Regional Administrator Region VI

ATTENTION:      Jerry Bailey ARA for Technical Support

FROM:           John B. Miles, Jr. Director Directorate of Compliance
               Programs

SUBJECT:        Request for Clarification of 29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(6)

This memorandum is in response to the request from Health & Safety Management, Inc. of Beaumont, Texas. Based upon their preventative maintenance work described in the original correspondence three questions were posed. Each is addressed below:

OSHA Lead Standards, both General Industry and Construction.

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 18, 1997

Myrtle I. Turner, MPH
Georgia Tech Research Institute
Safety, Health, Environment, and Materials Laboratory
151 Sixth Street; O'Keefe
Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0837

Dear Ms. Turner: