Standards Improvement Project-Phase II

  • Publication Date:
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  • Fed Register #:
    70:1111-1144
  • Title:
    Standards Improvement Project-Phase II 
[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 3 (Wednesday, January 5, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 1111-1144]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-28221]


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Part V





Department of Labor





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Occupational Safety and Health Administration



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29 CFR Parts 1910, 1915, and 1926



Standards Improvement Project-

Clarification of 29 CFR 1910.1047(h)(2) Requirements for Emergency EtO Limit

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 26, 1990

 

 

Sampling methods for ethylene oxide

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 31, 1986

Ron Palmer, D.V.M.
U.S. Air Force Hospital
Dyess Air Force Base
Abilene, Texas 79607-5300

Dear Dr. Palmer:

As I mentioned in our telephone conversation regarding the metabolism and sampling method for ethylene oxide, Robert Turnage of the [Directorate of Science, Technology, and Medicine] will forward a copy of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) ethylene oxide standard, as well as information on the metabolism.

Labeling provisions in the ethylene oxide final rule will not apply where EtO is used as a pesticide.

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 23, 1984

Mr. Steven Schatzow
Director
Office of Pesticide Programs
Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D. C. 20460

Dear Mr. Schatzow:

Acceptable respirators for exposure to ethylene oxide; Acceptable respirators for exposure to ethylene oxide.

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 13, 1984

Mr. John S. Fenerty
Director
Materials Management
Chestnut Hill Hospital
8835 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19118-2767

Dear Mr. Fenerty:

Mr. Patrick Tyson has asked me to respond to your letter of October 29, concerning respiratory protection from ethylene oxide.

Plans are required for EtO emergency situations and must be written in accordance with 1910.38 and 1910.39.

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.

 

Means of alerting employees during EtO emergency situations in hospitals;direct voice communication may be used to warn employees during an EtO emergency.

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.

 

Ethylene oxide tank changing operations.

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 1, 1993

Richard F. Andree, CSP, PE, Ph.D.
Executive Vice President
Safety and Health Management Consultants, Inc.
161 William Street
New York, New York 10038

Dear Dr. Andree:

Thank you for your letter of June 5, 1992, addressed to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), regarding ethylene oxide (ETO) tank changing operations and OSHA's letter of January 29, 1992, addressed to Mr. George L. Notarianni of Logan Associates, Inc.

The interpretation of the medical examinations and consultations for employees who are hired for areas that have ethylene oxide

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.

August 7, 1995

Lois M. Francis, RN
Employee Health Nurse
Doctors Regional Medical Center
621 Pine Street Poplar
Bluff, Missouri 63901

Dear Ms. Francis:

This letter is in response to your inquiry regarding the interpretation of the medical examinations and consultations for employees who are hired for areas that have ethylene oxide. This is found in the ethylene oxide standard 29 CFR 1910.1047 (Mandatory) under paragraph (i)(2)(ii). Appendix C to 1910.1047 provides medical surveillance guidelines for ethylene oxide (Non-Mandatory).

Hazwoper training in hospitals.

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 2, 1991

Mr. Richard F. Andree
Safety and Health Management Consultants, Inc.
161 William Street
New York, New York 10038

Dear Mr. Andree:

This is in response to your inquiry of May 14, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response final rule (29 CFR 1910.120). We hope the delay in our reply has not been an inconvenience.