Emergency Response Standard; Proposed Rule

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  • Fed Register #:
    89:7774-8023
  • Title:
    Emergency Response Standard; Proposed Rule
[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 24 (Monday, February 5, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 7774-8023]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-28203]





Vol. 89

Monday,

No.

Training requirements for emergency response medical service

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 31, 2017

 

Chief Benjamin Herskowitz
Haz Mat 2, Environmental Fire Rescue Company
101 Champ Blvd.
Manheim, Pennsylvania 17545

 

Dear Chief Herskowitz:

Respiratory protection, medical surveillance, and training requirements under 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.

September 24, 2002

Mr. Scott B. Cormier
Project Manager/Prehospital Services
HCA Richmond Market Hospitals
411 West Randolph Road
PO Box 971
Hopewell, VA 23860

Dear Mr. Cormier:

Clarification of CPL 02-02-073 as it pertains to emergency response training for firefighters.

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 7, 2008

Mr. Philip C. Stittleburg, Chairman
National Volunteer Fire Council
7852 Walker Drive
Suite 450
Greenbelt, MD 20770

Dear Mr. Stittleburg: