Application of OSHA's final standard for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response.

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 28, 1989

Richard F. Boggs, Ph.D
Vice President
Organization Resources Counselors, Inc.
1910 Sunderland Place N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036

Dear Dr. Boggs:

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

For the sake of clarity, I will enumerate and respond to your questions in the order you raised them:

Criteria for inclusion of workers in a medical surveillance program and training under 1910.120.

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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 23, 1989

Mr. Lanny E. Partain
Fire, Safety & Security Supervisor
Unocal Corporation
P.O. Box 237
Nederland, Texas 77627

Dear Mr. Partain:

Comparing medical evaluation requirements in the HAZWOPER, Respiratory protection, and Fire brigades 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.

January 15, 1999

Mr. Paul C. Bucknam
Amerada Hess Corporation
1 Hess Plaza
Woodbridge, NJ 07095-0961

Dear Mr. Bucknam:

This is in response to your letter dated August 28, 1998, addressed to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Directorate of Compliance Programs (DCP). In your fax, you have requested an interpretation of OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134. We apologize for the long delay in getting this response to you.

Training requirements of Hazwoper for various functions.

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 20, 1991

Mr. Robert T. Gabris
Industrial Hygienist
Riedel Environmental Services, Inc.
Foot of North Portsmouth Ave.
Portland, Oregon 97203

Dear Mr. Gabris:

This is in response to your inquiry of May 17, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response final rule (29 CFR 1910.120). Please accept my apology for the delay in this reply.

Clarification of whether an employee can opt out of medical surveillance examinations under the HAZWOPER standard, 29 CFR 1910.120.

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 3, 2008

Mr. David F. Perez
Control Center Operator
Tampa Electric Company
32576 Greenwood Loop
Zephyrhills, FL 33544

Dear Mr. Perez: