Applicable OSHA standards and safety considerations for microwave device use in a laboratory

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 8, 2002

Gary Login, D.M.D., D.M.Sc.
Assistant Professor of Oral Pathology
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
209 Harvard Street, Suite 402
Brookline, MA 02446

Dear Dr. Login:

Emergency venting for portable 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.

July 2, 1976

Mr. Scott T. Carpenter
Senior Safety Representative
EBASCO Services, Ind.
Post Office Box 70
Killona, Louisiana 70066

Dear Mr. Carpenter:

This is in response to your letter dated April 29, 1976, which was forwarded to the National Office for review and comment.

The Divisions of Occupational Safety Programming and Safety Standards have reviewed 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(ii), as it relates to the questions in your letter.

Whether liquified flammable gases are considered as included under the requirements of 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 17, 1976

[Name Withheld]

Dear [Name Withheld]:

In response to your question as to whether liquified flammable gases are considered as included under the requirements of Section 1910.106, Flammable and Combustible Liquids, the following references should provide guidance.

OSHA enforcement policy of the PSM standard distilleries and related facilities in SIC 2085.

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 14, 2003

Ms. Kembra Sexton Taylor
Deputy Secretary and General Counsel
Commonwealth of Kentucky Labor Cabinet
1047 US Hwy. 127 S. - Suite 4
Frankfort, KY 40601-4381

Dear Ms. Taylor:

Storage of Class IA and IB flammable liquids in glass containers.

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 7, 2003

Ms. Susanne M. Herald
Babst, Calland, Clements, and Zomnir
Two Gateway Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Dear Ms. Herald:

Employer's responsibility to protect employees from workplace hazards through appropriate hazard control methods

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 5, 2003

Mr. Garland Latham
Managing Director
ThawTec Inc.
2468 Cortland Ave.
Grand Junction, CO 81506

Dear Mr. Latham:

Storage of water-reactive materials with flammable or combustible liquids in the same room or area.

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 25, 2003

Mr. Donald L. Schmidt
Senior Vice President
Marsh USA, Inc.
200 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116-5093

Dear Mr. Schmidt:

Regulations related to liquid asphalt and to marine barge slips.

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 29, 2003

Mr. Robert Johnson
5536 W. Rita Dr.
West Allis, WI 53219-2253

Dear Mr. Johnson:

Permitted incidental storage of flammable or 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.

December 2, 2003

[Name and Address Withheld]

Dear [Withheld]:

OSHA regulations applicable to materials used on asphalt tank farms.

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 14, 2005

Mr. Robert Johnson
5536 W. Rita Dr.
West Allis, WI 53219-2253

Dear Mr. Johnson: