Background of standards.

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 20, 1992

The Honorable Jim Chapman
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Chapman:

Management and supervisors' training required in paragraph (e)(4) of the 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.

July 7, 1994

G.N. Reese, Chief
Safety and Occupational Health Office
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District
ATTN: CEMRO-SO
215 North 17th Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68102-4978

Dear Mr. Reese:

Thank you for your letter of September 30, and your second inquiry of November 29, 1993, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) regulation, 29 CFR 1910.120. We apologize for the delay in this response.

The applicability of HAZWOPER emergency response training requirements to workers who change leaking chlorine cylinders in a water treatment facility.

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 1, 1994

Dana Ripley, C.I.H. Ripley Health Services 1608 Crescent Drive Kingsport, Tennessee 37664

Dear Ms. Ripley:

Thank you for your letter of May 2, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) regulation, 29 CFR 1910.120. You request clarification on the applicability of HAZWOPER emergency response training requirements to workers who change leaking chlorine cylinders in a water treatment facility.

Training requirements for hospital personnel involved in an emergency response of a hazardous substance.

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 27, 1992

Howard W. Levitin, MD
435 Blue Ridge Road
Indianapolis, Indiana 46208

Dear Dr. Levitin:

This is in response to your inquiry of August 4 concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response regulation (HAZWOPER), 29 CFR 1910.120.

Employees who work at hazardous waste sites who are not involved in cleanup.

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 27, 1992

William Holzhauer
Corporate Counsel
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.
300 Erie Boulevard
West Syracuse, New York 13202

Dear Mr. Holzhauer:

This is in response to your inquiry of September 14, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) regulation, 29 CFR 1910.120.

Relationship between training requirements for those who will perform permit space rescue services in accordance with PRCS and the Hazardous Waste 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.

July 6, 1995

Joanne B. Linhard
Organization Resources Counselors, Inc.
1910 Sunderland Place, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036

Dear Ms. Linhard:

Hazardous waste operations and emergency response lapsed refresher 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.

March 12, 1993

Jim Heringer, Administrator
Corporate Industrial Hygiene and Safety
Harding Lawson Associates
7655 Redwood Boulevard
Post Office Box 578
Novato, California 94948

Dear Mr. Heringer:

This is in response to your inquiry of December 2, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) regulation, 29 CFR 1910.120.

Your questions concern clarification on lapsed refresher training. We will answer your questions in the order stated in your letter.

Clarification on training for firefighters and 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.

March 4, 1993

Mr. Thomas J. Baginski
Chairman
Maryland Fire-Rescue and Training Commission
16 Francis Street
Annapolis, Maryland 21401

Dear Mr Baginski:

This is in response to your inquiry of January 5, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administrations (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) regulation, 29 CFR 1910.120. Your questions concern clarification on training for firefighters.

Application of 1910.120 to sewer overflow station construction site with contaminated soil.

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.

December 9, 1989

Training for plant maintenance personnel and 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.

January 26, 1993

(Name Withheld)

Dear (Name Withheld):

Your letter of April 17, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response regulation, 29 CFR 1910.120, was forwarded to OSHA's [Directorate of Enforcement Programs] for response. We regret the delay in responding to your letter.