1910.120 exemption for no exposure situations and tiered training requirments.

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.

 

Information on Polychlorobiphenyls (PCB's) in Ceiling Tiles

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 3, 1986

MEMORANDUM FOR REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS

 

 

Training requirements in 29 CFR 1910.120 concerning hazardous waste 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.

APR 24 1990

William P. Todsen, P.E. Chief, Engineering Division Department of the Army Missouri River Division, Corps of Engineers Post Office Box 103, Downtown Station Omaha, Nebraska 68101-0103

Dear Mr. Todsen:

This is in response to your letter of February 12, concerning the application of training requirements in the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response standard (29 CFR 1910.120) to hazardous waste cleanup operations.

Employees are not covered by the standard if they:

Underground Storage Tanks

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.

MAR 30 1990

Jay P. Koch United Science Industries, Inc. President Post Office 21 Carlyle, Illinois 62231

Dear Mr. Koch:

This is in response to your letter of March 12 requesting an interpretation of the application of 29 CFR 1910.120 to the removal of underground storage tanks.

29 CFR 1910.120 Application to Underground Storage Tanks at Service Stations

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 7, 1989

Hazwoper does not require training for employees not involved or exposed to hazardous waste areas.

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 26, 1990

Mike Amen, CIH
Riedel Environmental Technologies, Inc.
4611 N. Channel Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97217

Dear Mr. Amen:

This is in response to your letter concerning the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (29 CFR 1910.120). Please accept our apology for the delay in this reply.

"Laboratory setting" and subsequent requirements for 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.

November 15, 1990

Mr. Donald F. Bates
Head, Environmental Health & Safety
HUGHES Santa Barbara Research Center
75 Coromar Drive
Goleta, California 93117

Dear Mr. Bates:

This in an update to our response to your inquiry requesting interpretation of OSHA's final standard for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (29 CFR 1910.120).

Application of the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response to general industry.

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.

January 23, 1991

The Honorable Joseph I. Lieberman
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510

Dear Senator Lieberman:

Thank you for your letter of December 10, 1990, on behalf of Mr. David Gioiello and Ms. Denese A. Deeds of the Industrial Health and Safety Consultants, Inc., regarding the application of the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response standard (29 CFR 1910.120) to general industry. Please accept our apology for the delay in this reply.

Training not required if employees not likely to be exposed to or participate in emergency response activities.

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, 1990

Mr. Gerard P. Cavaluzzi
Attorney and Counselor at Law
140 East Hartsdale Avenue
Hartsdale, New York 10530

Dear Mr. Cavaluzzi:

This is a follow-up response to your letter of July 24, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard 29 CFR 1910.120.

Application of 1910.120 to emergency Responders at a nuclear power plants

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.

January 28, 1991

Joseph F. Meyers, Director
Division of Emergency Management
North Carolina
Department of Crime Control
and Public Safety
116 West Jones Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603-1335

Dear Mr. Meyers:

This is in response to your letter of November 30, 1990, addressed to Roger Clark, Director, Directorate of Safety Standards Programs, concerning the emergency response provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standard, 29 CFR 1910.120.