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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 24 (Monday, February 5, 2024)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 7774-8023] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2023-28203] Vol. 89 Monday, No.
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 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 28, 1997
Mr. Samir Karandikar
EPSON Industrial Systems
P.O. Box 7060
The Woodlands, TX 77387
Dear Mr. Karandikar:
This is in response to your September 12, 1996 letter requesting an interpretation of 29 CFR 1910.107(d)(9), air exhaust requirements for spray finishing using flammable and combustible materials. Please accept our apology for the delay in responding. Your request and our reply follow:
Request:
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, 1977
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, 1978
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 18, 1985
Mr. Michael J. Lacey
Principal Safety Engineer
Department of Industrial Relations
State of Nevada, DOSH
1370 South Curry Street
Carson City, NV 89710
Dear Mike:
I am responding to your request for the definition of "substantial non-combustible material" and "facilitate cleaning and washing."
The two paragraphs, (6)(1) and (b)(2), would have to be used in conjunction with each other to get the desired material to meet both paragraphs.
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 18, 1977
Mr. Edward M. Morris,
President
Occupational Safety Consultants, Inc.
Post Office Box 4337
Corpus Christi, Texas 78408
Dear Mr. Morris:
This is in response to your letter of March 17, 1977, regarding a formal interpretation of 29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9) Spray Booths, Cleaning.
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 11, 1979
Mr. Kim E. Anderson
Corporate Manager
Industrial Hygiene
2700 West 65th Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72208
Dear Mr. Anderson:
This is in response to your inquiry requesting an interpretation of the applicability of 29 CFR 1910.107, spray finishing using flammable and combustible materials, for fiberglass lay-up/spray-up.
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 30, 1975
Mr. Len Bower
Loss Control Consultant
Johnson and Higgins of Arizona
Suite 1104 3003 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
Dear Mr. Bower:
This is in reply to our telephone conversation of May 22, 1975 requesting an additional interpretation of spray finishing operations as it relates to fire protection systems.
