Protective equipment for formaldehyde exposure

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 25, 1998

Ryan Hopper
457 East 800 North
Logan, UT 84321

Dear Mr. Hopper:

This is in response to the letter you sent President Clinton by electronic mail on August 9, 1997, concerning regulations issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that affect embalming conducted by funeral homes.

OSHA rulemaking on formaldehyde exposure limits

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 13, 1998

Mr. G. Curtis Hoskins, MD
Box 140828
Dallas, Texas 75214

Dear Dr. Hoskins:

The Scott "formaldehyde" chin-style canister respirators are acceptable.

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 26, 1988

Mr. Earle Ganzenmuller
Product Manager
Air-Purifying Products
Scott Aviation
225 Erie Street
Lancaster, New York 14086

Dear Mr. Ganzenmuller:

This is in response to your recent letter concerning respirator canisters for protection against formaldehyde.

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.

Employee concern about overexposure to formaldehyde at FEMA trailer manufacturing sites.

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 sampling and testing protocols for determining employee exposure to airborne contaminants.

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 22, 2011

Mr. Hartford 0. Brown, Esq.
Klinedinst PC
777 S. Figueroa Street, 47th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Dear Mr. Brown:

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    62:51149-51151
  • Title:

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

September 25, 1997.

Methylene Chloride; Final Rule

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    63:50711-50732
  • Title:

Part V

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR


Occupational Safety and Health Administration


29 CFR Part 1910

Methylene Chloride; Final Rule


DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1910

[Docket No. H-71]

RIN 1218-AA98

Methylene Chloride; Final Rule

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.

ACTION: Final rule.