Inspection Guidance for Poultry Slaughtering and Poultry Processing Establishments

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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.

October 28, 2015

Inspection Guidance for Inpatient Healthcare Settings

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 25, 2015

Issuance of and paying for Personal Protective Equipment.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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, 1996

Mr. Barry Bridges
Vice President of Resources
Sanders Brothers, Incorporated
P.O. Box 188
Gaffney, South Carolina 29342

Dear Mr. Bridges:

The wearing of hard hats.

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 22, 1977

Mr. I.E. Coufal
421 1/2 Witter Street
Pasadena, Texas 77506

Dear Mr. Coufal:

This is in response to your letter dated June 26, 1977, which was forwarded to this office for reply, regarding the wearing of hard hats.

Standards applicable to Bell Industries "Carb-Cutter" powered tool.

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 5, 1985

Mr. Bob Novascone
Holloway & Thomas, P.C.
1144 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85034

Dear Mr. Novascone:

This is in response to your letter of April 29, 1985, in which you request an interpretation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards applicable to a Bell Industries "Carb-Cutter".

Hazards to and personal protective equipment for hands and torsos of retail meat cutters.

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 17, 1992

Ms. Jacqueline Nowell, CIH
Assistant Director
Office of Occupational Safety and Health
Collective Bargaining Department
United Food & Commercial Workers
International Union, AFL-CIO & CLC
1775 K Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006

Dear Ms. Nowell:

The use of Billy Pugh baskets in the fishing and fish processing 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.

September 10, 1992

 

MEMORANDUM FOR:     JAMES W. LAKE, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
                   REGION X

FROM: PATRICIA K. CLARK, DIRECTOR DIRECTORATE OF COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS

SUBJECT: The Use of Billy Pugh Baskets in the Fishing and Fish Processing Industry

 

This is in response to your memorandum of June 5 on the subject matter. You asked if the guidance provided in our March 6, 1989 memorandum (copy attached) to you applies to the transfer of employees between vessels in the fishing and fishing process industries.

Evaluation and use of radiofrequency protective clothing

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 14, 1993

Mr. Thomas P. Stanley
Chief Engineer
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, DC, 20554

Dear Mr. Stanley,