The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids in Clairol's Stamford warehouse.

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 19, 1986

Lawrence W. Bierlein, P.C.
Law Offices
P.O. Box 25576
1228 Thirty-First Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20007

Dear Mr. Bierlein:

This is in response to your letter of June 12, 1986, to Assistant Secretary John B. Pendergrass, concerning Clairol, Inc., in Stamford, Connecticut.

Requirements for electrical wiring in supply and disposal function warehouses containing hazardous materials.

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.

 

Use of plastic containers and drums for flammable liquids storage.

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 22, 1998

Mr. Larry N. Taylor
President
LNT Enterprises, Inc.
6607 Napoli Rd.
Camp Springs, MD 20748

Dear Mr. Taylor:

This is in response to your letter of May 1, with regard to your concerns about the storage and transport of windshield solvents, a mixture of 35% methanol and 65% water.

In your letter, you indicated that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) regulation, 29 CFR 1910.106, requires that such a mixture (Class 1C-flammable) be stored in a metal container.

Application of 1910.106 to packaged alcoholic beverages.

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 17, 1972

Mr. John F. McCarren
General Counsel
Distilled Spirits Institute
Incorporated
1132 Pennsylvania Building
Washington, D.C. 20004

Dear Mr. McCarren:

In your letter of March 9, 1972 commenting on the proposed rule-making for 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(iii), you also asked for confirmation of the exemption applied to beverages.