Requesting a more specific response to the meat cutters.

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February 4, 1975

Honorable Richard S. Schweiker
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510


Dear Senator Schweiker:

This is in response to your letter dated December 10, 1974, requesting a more specific response to the meat cutters situation as stated in Mr. Carter's letter dated October 11, 1974.

OSHA policies concerning employees working at home.

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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.

November 15, 1999

Mr. T. Trahan
CSC Credit Services
652 North Belt East
Houston, Texas 77060

Dear Mr. Trahan:

Thank you for your August 21, 1997 letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Directorate of Compliance Programs (DCP), requesting information on OSHA's policies concerning employees working at home. We apologize for the delay in responding.

OSHA policies concerning employees working at home.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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


Mr. T. Trahan
CSC Credit Services
652 North Belt East
Houston, Texas 77060

Dear Mr. Trahan:

We are hereby withdrawing our letter to you dated November 15, 1999, which was written in response to your letter of August 21, 1997, requesting information on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) policies concerning employees working at home.

Leather gloves are considered personal protective equipment.

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April 25, 2000

Matthew L. Moore
Business Representative
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Local 51
301 E. Spruce Street
Springfield, Illinois 62703

Dear Mr. Moore:

Fall protection and foot protection for power line workers.

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 10, 1999

The Honorable Bob Graham
United States Senator
P.O. Box 3050
Tallahassee, Florida 32315

Dear Senator Graham:

Trainee signatures are not required to verify training; U.S. Postal Service is covered by the OSHAct.

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 4, 2000

Alan C. Ferranto
Director of Safety and Health
National Association of Letter Carriers
100 Indiana Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001-2144

Dear Mr. Ferranto:

Thank you for your February 9, 2000 letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) [Directorate of Enforcement Programs (DEP)]. You requested a clarification of the Postal Service's obligation under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (the Act). Your specific concerns and our clarification follow.

Gloves are required for employees handling chloropicrin; Arsenic containing pesticides and wood preservatives are not within the scope of the inorganic arsenic 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.

Jun 26, 1985

MEMORANDUM FOR:      James W. Lake
                     Regional Administrator

FROM:                John B. Miles, Jr., Director
                     Directorate of Field Operations

Subject:             Jurisdiction for Pesticide Health Hazards

This is in response to your memorandum of May 15 requesting clarification of which Federal agency has jurisdiction over pesticide application.

Employer payment for personal protective equipment

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 13, 2014

Scott L. Day, President
SafeDay Inc.
727 Walkerstown-Gutherie Rd.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101

Dear Mr. Day:

The use of hard hats in a warehouse operation.

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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 20, 1976

Mr. Donald P. Johnson
Operations Manager
Alling and Cory
Post Office Box 60
Utica, New York 13503

Dear Mr. Johnson:

This is in response to your letter requesting clarification on the use of hard hats in a warehouse operation.

The OSHA Standard 1910.132 requires that where because of the hazards evident it is necessary to provide and use protective equipment, it shall be provided and used.

Applicability of Abrasive Wheel Machinery Guarding Requirements to Scotch-Brite Brand Wheels and Brushes Manufactured by the 3-M Company.

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, 1981