Oxygen.
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At-home transfilling of portable oxygen cylinders by patients.
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 23, 1986
Mr. Michael B. Wilson
President
Perry-Wilder Associates
Suite 106
7311 Eby Drive
Merriam, Kansas 66204
Dear Mr. Wilson:
This is in response to your letter of December 15, requesting information on any regulations or guidelines for the safe transportation, handling, storage, etc., of oxygen and oxygen delivery equipment, especially the at-home transfilling of portable oxygen cylinders by patients.
Clarification of 29 CFR 1910.104.
NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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 20, 1978
Robert C. Larson, P.E.
Field Engineer
Sanders & Thomas Griffith Towers,
262 King Street
Pottstown, Pennsylvania 19464
Dear Mr. Larson:
This is in response to your letter dated October 10, 1978, requesting a clarification of 29 CFR 1910.104(b)(3)(iii) and (iv).
29 CFR 1910.104(b)(3)(iii) of the General Industry Safety and Health Standards applys if the bulk oxygen storage system is located above ground and out of doors.
Bulk oxygen system at the Southwest Steel Company at Grafton, West Virginia.
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 23, 1981
Bernard J. Wilkes, III
Wilkes & Wilkes Attorneys at Law
824 City Centre One
P.O. Box 6305
Youngstown, Ohio 44501
Dear Mr. Wilkes:
Mr. Hillenbrand has asked me to respond to your letter of June 29, 1981, regarding a bulk oxygen system at the Southwest Steel Company at Grafton, West Virginia.
Letter requesting that OSHA modify its strict application of the standard at 1910.104.
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.
November 15, 1994
Mr. Joseph N. Brashear Brashear Bolton, Inc. 1106 Race Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45210
Dear Mr. Brashear:
Brazed joints in an oxygen piping installation.
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 25, 1978
Mr. Robert C. Larson, P.E.
Field Engineer
Sanders & Thomas Griffith Towers
262 King Street
Pottstown, Pennsylvania 19464
Dear Mr. Larson:
This is in response to your letter concerning brazed joints in an oxygen piping installation.
The reference to OSHA General Industry Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR 1910.104(b)(8)(ii) contains the reference to "welding" which includes brazed joints in piping installation. We also concur with the non-flammability and non-toxicity rating of oxygen.
Oregon State Standards; Approval.
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Oregon State Standards; Approval
1. Background
Oxygen
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Oxygen
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