Inspection Procedures for the Chromium (VI) Standards
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Assessing hazardous skin or eye exposure to hexavalent chromium for providing appropriate personal protective equipment.
NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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.
February 22, 2007
Mr. Stephen Skarvinko
APComPower, Inc.
2000 Day Hill Road
Windsor, CT 06095
Dear Mr. Skarvinko:
Clarification of the Hexavalent Chromium Final Rule
NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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.
October 31, 2006
Baruch A. Fellner, Esquire
Gibson, Dunn, and Crutcher, LLP
1050 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20036
Re: Clarification of the Hexavalent Chromium Final Rule
Dear Mr. Fellner:
Use of feasible engineering/work practice controls for exposure to Cr(VI) for welding in confined spaces; housekeeping and disposal of large/bulky waste materials.
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 31, 2007
Kathryn M. McMahon-Lohrer, Esquire
Kelley Drye Collier Shannon
Washington Harbour, Suite 400
3050 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007-5108
Dear Ms. McMahon-Lohrer:
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:
OSHA has no authority to ban use of hexavalent chromium.
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.
Applicability of the hexavalent chromium standard to welders.
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 23, 2011
Mike Harris
Hamlin & Harris, Inc.
1728 Cloverdale AVe.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Dear Mr. Harris:
Clarification of the Chromium (VI) Standard - Change Rooms and Hygiene Practices.
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.
Clarification of monitoring and sampling requirements for hexavalent chromium.
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.
September 30, 2010
Mike Harris, President
Hamlin & Harris Incorporated
1728 Cloverdale Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Dear Mr. Harris:
Surface Finishing Industry Council - 10/25/2006
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE THIRD CIRCUIT
FOR THE THIRD CIRCUIT
| SURFACE FINISHING INDUSTRY COUNCIL et al., Petitioners, v. U.S. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Respondent. __________________________________ |
Docket No. 06-2272 |