Training requirements where "low magnitude of risk of exposure to hazardous substances" exists.

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 13, 1992

Mr. Richard S. Sentle
Safety and Training Coordinator
Associated Chemical and
Environmental Services, Inc.
3135 Front Street
Toledo, Ohio 43605

Dear Mr. Sentle:

Response to oil spills, training, and other issues of HAZWOPER.

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 13, 1992

Mr. Doug O'Donovan
Marine Spill Response Corporation
1350 I Street, NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005

Dear Mr. O'Donovan: This is in response to your inquiry of January 10, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) final rule, 29 CFR 1910.120.

Training for employees at CERCLA and RCRA sites.

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 12, 1992

Ms. Elizabeth Cunningham
Eagle Environmental Health, Inc.
4151 Southwest Freeway
Suite 410
Houston, TX 77027

Dear Ms. Cunningham:

This is in response to your inquiry of December 3, 1991 concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response final rule (HAZWOPER), 29 CFR 1910.120.

Your questions concern HAZWOPER training for employees at CERCLA and RCRA sites. We will answer your questions in the order that you asked them:

OSHA does not certify instructors in HAZWOPER.

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 12, 1992

Mr. Jon Williams
Diamond Shamrock, Inc.
Health and Safety Department
Post Office Box 696,000
San Antonio, TX 78269-6000

Dear Mr. Williams:

This is in response to your letter of December 13, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) training provisions for hazardous waste operations.

OSHA does not cover volunteers, but EPA does in Hazardous Waste 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.

February 12, 1992

Robert T. Turner
616 West Maple Street
Apartment D
Johnson City, TN 37604-6606

Dear Mr. Turner:

This is in response to your inquiry of January 2, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) regulations that may apply to your work.

You have asked us to bring to your attention any federal regulations that apply to volunteer Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT), who may be asked to respond as part of a Hazardous Materials Rescue Team, among other duties.

OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response 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.

June 27, 1997

Ms. Mollie Netherland
CH2M HILL
777 108th Avenue, N.E.
Bellevue, Washington 98004-5118

Dear Ms. Netherland:

This is in response to your inquiry to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requesting clarification of the scope of OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Standard (29 CFR 1910.120). Please accept my apology for the long delay in finalizing this reply.

Standards addressing excavations

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, 1991

Mr. Dennis E. Palmer, P.E.
Vice President
Barr Engineering Company
7803 Glenroy Road
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55439-3123

Dear Mr. Palmer:

This is in response to your letter requesting an interpretation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards addressing excavations. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.

Hazwoper training in hospitals.

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, 1991

Mr. Richard F. Andree
Safety and Health Management Consultants, Inc.
161 William Street
New York, New York 10038

Dear Mr. Andree:

This is in response to your inquiry of May 14, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response final rule (29 CFR 1910.120). We hope the delay in our reply has not been an inconvenience.

Interpretation of OSHA requirements for personal protective equipment to be used during marine oil spill emergency response 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.

September 11, 1995

Mr. John A. Redden
Director, Health and Safety
Marine Spill Response Corporation
1350 I Street NW.
Suite 300
Washington, D.C. 20005

Dear Mr. Redden:

Clarification on who must receive first responder awareness level training.

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 5, 1995

TSgt. William B. Vines
United States Air Force
447 4th Street, Suite 1
PO Box 2114
Laughlin Air Force Base
Laughlin, TX 78843

Dear TSgt. Vines:

This is in response to your letter dated April 17, 1995 requesting clarification on who must receive first responder awareness level training consistent with the paragraph (q)(6) of OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standard (29 CFR 1910.120).