Petroleum Refinery Process Safety Management National Emphasis Program
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The access to tanks or pressure vessels.
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 14, 1980
John Torros, AIA
Division Chief Architect
Bechtel Power Corporation
15740 Shady Grove Road
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20760
Dear Mr. Torres:
This is in response to your request concerning OSHA standards on the minimum size of the access to tanks or pressure vessels. This also confirms a conversation on the subject matter with Mr. Pete Wasko, a member of my staff.
Ventilation requirements for the auto and printing industries.
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.
Fire wall requirements.
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 19, 1977
Mr. Lawrence W. Bierlein
Attorney at Law
910 Seventeenth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
Dear Mr. Bierlein:
This is in response to your letter of May 12, 1977, to Mr. Thomas H. Seymour concerning your interpretations of 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(3)(vi) and 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(7).
The issuance of a Program Directive to clarify the applicability fo OSHA standards.
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.
June 14, 1977
Mr. A. E. Ada, Jr.,
Manager Marketing Department
Distribution and Engineering
Exxon Company, U.S.A.
Post Office Box 2180
Houston, Texas 77801
Dear Mr. Ada:
This is in response to your communication of April 15, 1977, requesting the issuance of a Program Directive to clarify the applicability of certain Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
Flammable and Combustible liquids.
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 3, 1990
Ms. Valerie L. Sheaffer Betz Laboratories, Inc. Somerton Road Trevose, Pennsylvania 19047
Dear Ms. Sheaffer:
The use of flammable and combustible liquids in dip tanks.
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.
OSHA standards covering hydraulic accumulators.
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 2, 1977
Mr. Duane Anderson, Manager
Hydraulic Department
Robert Bosch Corporation
2800 South 25th Avenue
Broadview, Illinois 60153
Dear Mr. Anderson:
Clarification of Difference Between 1910.106 and 1926.152.
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 18, 1976
Applicability of Section 1910.106 to Chemicals Plants.
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 16, 1985