Training requirements for employees exposed to lead above and below the action level; Exposure monitoring requirements 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.

January 19, 1981

MEMORANDUM FOR:   DAVID H. RHONE
                 Regional Administrator

ATTENTION:        Kenneth Gerecke

THRU:             JOHN B. MILES
                 Director Field Coordination

FROM:             BRUCE HILLENBRAND
                 Acting Director, Federal Compliance and
                   State Programs

SUBJECT:          Lead Standard Enforcement Clarification

This is in response to your memorandum (enclosed) requesting a clarification of compliance procedures for implementing 29 CFR 1910.1025(d) and (l)(1)(i).

Proposed Policy Statement Concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Use of Voluntary Employer Safety and Health Self-Audits.

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    64:54358-54361
  • Title:

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. W-100]

Proposed Policy Statement Concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Use of Voluntary Employer Safety and Health Self-Audits

Authority: Sec. 8(a) and 8(b), Pub. L. 91-596, 84 Stat. 1599 (29 U.S.C. 657).

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration, USDOL.

ACTION: Notice of proposed policy statement; request for comment.