Lead-based paint removal technology

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 18, 1991

 

 

An explanation of the employers responsibilities 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 25, 1983

Honorable Bill Emerson
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Emerson:

Thank you for your letter of March 17, 1983, on behalf of Mr. Milton Barlow of Flat River, Missouri. You requested an explanation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations for lead for Mr. Barlow, who is employed by the St. Joe Lead Company.

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.

Acceptability of rhodizonate-based spot test kits for determining the presence or absence of lead in paint coatings.

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 18, 2003

Mr. Charles Hyder, CIH
28 Bartlett Drive
Schwenksville, PA 19473

Dear Mr. Hyder,

Blood lead laboratories are not required to report the OSHA levels at which additional employer obligations are triggered under the lead 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.

April 5, 2004

Raymond K. Meister, MD, MPH
Public Health Medical Officer II
Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Occupational Health Branch
1515 Clay Street, Suite 1901
Oakland, CA 94612

Dear Dr. Meister:

Enforcement of the engineering and work practice control provisions of the lead standard, 1910.1025(e)(1).

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 11, 2004

 

 

Clarification of employer's obligation to include social security numbers on employee exposure records.

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, 2008

Mr. Stephen C. Mayo
Manager, Industrial Hygiene
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
6900 Main Street
PO Box 6729
Stratford, CT 06615-9129

Dear Mr. Mayo:

Medical exams and blood testing for zinc protoporphyrin (ZPP) under OSHA's Lead 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.

December 4, 2009

Commander David L. McMillan, MD, MPH
Occupational and Environmental Medicine Programs and Policy
U.S. Department of the Navy
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
2300 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20372

Dear Dr. McMillan: