Over-the-road vehicle operator required response to a large release.

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 8, 1991

Mr. Paul M. Bomgardner
Hazardous Materials Specialist
American Trucking Association
2200 Mill Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22314

Dear Mr. Bomgardner:

This is in response to your letter, to Mr. Thomas Seymour of our Safety Standards staff. As my office has responsibility for compliance interpretation of existing standards, your letter was forwarded to me for response. Please accept my apology for the delay in this reply.

Training 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.

December 30, 1991

Mr. David Nicolai
CENEX
Land O'Lakes
Mail Station 370
Post Office Box 64089
St. Paul, Minnesota 55164

Dear Mr. Nicolai:

This is in response to your inquiry of November 18, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response final rule (HAZWOPER), 29 CFR 1910.120. Your letter was forwarded to this office, the [Directorate of Enforcement Programs], for clarification of the standard.

Emergency response in the trucking 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.

April 3, 1991

 

 

OSHA's 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.

August 27, 1991

Mr. Robert L. Brooks
Certified Instructor
Outreach Program
Right to Know Management Systems Incorporated
113 Wembley Road
Wilmington, Delaware 19808


Dear Mr. Brooks:

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

Employee evacuation in the event of imminent Natural Phenomenon.

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 26, 1991

Hierarchy of air contaminant controls; respirators for emergencies.

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.

January 26, 1993

Mr. Patrick M. Sturgeon
Environmental Safety Supervisor
500 West Main Street
Post Office 1438
Louisville, Kentucky 40201-1438

Dear Mr. Sturgeon:

This is a response to your recent letters concerning respiratory protection to the Regional Offices of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Requirements for emergency response and planning under the Process Safety Management 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 24, 2003

Mr. John E. Hudson, Jr.
Safety Associates
P.O. Box 357520
Gainesville, FL 32635

Dear Mr. Hudson: