Sodium Azide as Used in the Manufacturing Process of Automobile Air Bags.

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 30, 1997

Packing materials which were used for packaging explosives must be burned.

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 5, 1995

Mr. T.P. Dowling, P.E. Manager, Technical Services
Institute of Makers of Explosives
1120 19th Street, N.W., Suite 310
Washington, D.C. 20036-3605

Dear Mr. Dowling:

Thank you for your letter of May 2, 1994, regarding explosives' packing materials. Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in our response which was due to reasons beyond our control.

Process Safety Management Standard.

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 2,1994

Mr. Glynn Rountree
Aerospace Industries Association of America, Inc.
1250 Eye Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005-3922

Dear Mr. Rountree:

This is in response to your May 25 letter, requesting that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) revisit current OSHA interpretations issued previously on the applicability of the Process Safety Management standard, 29 CFR 1910.119 to the manufacture of explosive devices. Please accept our apology for the delay in responding.

Explosives and Blasting Agents.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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 18, 1994

Mr. Douglas H. Delsemme

V.P. & General Counsel 6231 Robinson P.O. Box 2932 Shawnne Mission, KS 66201

Dear Mr. Delsemme:

Apex 1000 emulsion is regulated as an ammonium nitrate mixture which is not a blasting agent.

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 1, 1988

Mr. Ronald H. Gaswirth
Gardere & Wynne
717 North Harwood Street
Dallas, Texas 75201

Dear Mr. Gaswirth:

This is in response to your letter of June 17, concerning the Apex 1000 emulsion to be manufactured by Atlas Powder Company.

Use of silver chloride dry cells as a power source for testing electric blast caps.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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, 1977

Mr. Howard Lawrencev
E.I.T. Corporation
Post Office Box 744
Sunbury, Pennsylvania 17501

Dear Mr. Lawrence:

Your letter to the Federal Trade Commission dated August 31, 1977 has been referred to me for a response.

Clarifications of the OSHA standards, 29 CFR 1910.109 and 29 CFR 1910.119.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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 4, 1994

Mr. Curtis W. Rankins
Director of Health and Safety
Laidlaw Environmental Services
407 Burton Road
Lexington, South Carolina 29072

Dear Mr. Rankins:

This is in response to your May 9 letter to Roger Clark, former Director of the Directorate of Compliance Programs. In your letter, you requested clarifications of the OSHA standards, 29 CFR 1910.109 and 29 CFR 1910.119.

In the following, please find your specific questions and our answers.

Numerous questions related to OSHA's notice to terminate the rulemaking to amend the explosives standard.

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 24, 2012

Mr. Richard Patterson, Managing Director
Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute, Inc.
Flintlock Ridge Office Center
11 Mile Hill Road
Newtown, CT 06470

Explosives

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Process Safety Management and Prevention of Major Chemical Accidents

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