Hazard assessments for PPE at disaster clean-up sites with multiple employers

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 28, 2024

Mr. Jordan K. Frazier
Restoration and Remediation Consulting Group, LLC
1100 Oak Street, Suite 15
Conway, AR 72034

Dear Mr. Frazier:

Training requirements for on scene incident commanders in OSHA's HAZWOPER 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.

February 29, 2024

Mr. A. Mark Sienkiewicz
President
Prism Alaska LLC
1120 Huffman Road, Suite 24-302
Anchorage, AK 99515

Dear Mr. Sienkiewicz:

Hazard Communication Standard; Final Rule

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    89:44144-44461
  • Title:
    Hazard Communication Standard; Final Rule 
[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 98 (Monday, May 20, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 44144-44461]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-08568]



Vol. 89

Monday,

No.

Emergency Response Standard; Proposed Rule

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    89:7774-8023
  • Title:
    Emergency Response Standard; Proposed Rule 
[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.

Application of OSHA’s HAZWOPER standard to homeless camp cleanup operations

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 30, 2021

Mr. Eric J. Sparks
5800 Foxtail Drive
Reno, NV 89502

Dear Mr. Sparks:

Clarification of the HAZWOPER standard to employees engaged in the cleanup of blood from crimes or trauma incidents

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 15, 2020

Mr. Kent Berg, CEOP, ACBTI
Administrator
National Institute of Decontamination Specialists
3504 Highway 152 PMB 319
Greenville, SC 29611

Dear Mr. Berg:

Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Numbers Under the Paperwork Reduction Act

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    86:10997-10998
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 34 (Tuesday, February 23, 2021)]
    [Notices]
    [Pages 10997-10998]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 2021-03654]


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    Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of the 
    Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Numbers Under the 
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What constitutes an emergency response or incidental release of anhydrous ammonia

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 2, 2017

Mr. Lee Paulsen
Midwest Farmers Cooperative
304 S. 3rd Street
PO Box 40
Elmwood, Nebraska 68349

Dear Mr. Paulsen:

Cleanup of blood from crime or accident scenes and HAZWOPER training 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.

September 06, 2019

Mr. Scott W. Vogel
Chief Executive Officer
Emergi-Clean Inc.
41 Murray Street
Rahway, New Jersey 07065

Dear Mr. Vogel: