OSHA regulations governing the use of 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.

December 2, 1976

Mr. Robert G. Patterson
P.O. Box 296
Ellwood City, Pennsylvania 16117

Dear Mr. Patterson:

This is in response to your correspondence of November 13, 1976, concerning Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations governing the use of personal protective equipment.

Using sunscreen to shield worker exposure to sun's radiation.

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 16, 1998

Ms. Pauline Wright
7 Portland Road
Bishop Stortford, Herts CM23 3SL
United Kingdom

Dear Ms. Wright:

PPE for overexposure to the sun's radiation.

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 28, 1998

Mr. Jim W. Asaff
Smartshield Skin Research Labs
3311 Oak Lawn
Suite 200
Dallas, Texas 75219

Dear Mr. Asaff:

This is a response to your letter of August 12 to Secretary of Labor, Alexis Herman. Your letter, which was sent to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for response, reflects your concerns for the protection of outdoor workers from the sun's radiation.

Workers must be protected from hazards of heated (hot) surfaces.

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.

August 19, 1998

Mr. Mike Lodge
Procedair Industries
625 President Kennedy
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 1K2

Dear Mr. Lodge:

The acceptability of manhole entries through concentric cone or eccentric cone concrete pipe transition sections to underground workplaces.

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.

May 13, 1986

Mr. Glen N. Felton
Kawanihae Concrete
P.O. Box 4950
Kawanihae, Hawaii 96743

Dear Mr. Felton:

This is in response to your letter of April 21, 1986, in which you request guidance concerning the acceptability of manhole entries through concentric cone or eccentric cone concrete pipe transition sections to underground workplaces.

As you may not be aware, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not have standards under which eccentric cones are required. Local jurisdictions may have such requirements.

PPE must be provided for serious sun exposure hazards.

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 19, 2000

Ms. Barbara Markland
Administrative Secretary
Leesburg Department of Parks and Recreation
50 Ida Lee Drive, N.W.
Leesburg, Virginia 20176

Dear Ms. Markland:

Thank you for your April 6, 2000 letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Office of Public Affairs. You requested information regarding OSHA requirements as they relate to sun exposure to employees. Specifically, the type of sun screen to be used, protective sunglasses, hats, clothing, etc.

Hazards requiring foot protection and criteria for protective footwear.

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 4, 1984

Mr. Joel I. Keiler
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 3326
McLean, Virginia 22103

Dear Mr. Keiler:

This is in response to your letter of September 10, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) requirements for safety shoes.

Fall protection requirements for both residential and commercial HVAC systems; clarification of confined spaces

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 13, 2001

Mr. Dennis Vance
Safety Specialist
Safety Services
711 Low Gap Road
Princeton, WV 24740

Re: Fall protection; HVAC; confined space;

Dear Mr. Vance:

Requirements for providing seatbelts for drivers whose size precludes their using seatbelts.

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.

February 4, 2004

Mr. Robert Kunz
Safety Director
Cardi Corporation
400 Lincoln Avenue
Warwick, Rhode Island 02888

Re: Seat belts in construction: what are the OSHA responsibilities of an employer under §1926.601(b)(9) with respect to providing seat belts for workers whose size precludes their using seat belts that meet the Federal Motor Vehicle regulation incorporated by reference into the standard?

Dear Mr. Kunz:

Fall protection requirements when working from ladders in the telecommunications industry

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.

May 23, 2005

Mr. Stephen Hazelton, PE
TBI Tank Builders, Inc.
13400 Trinity Blvd.
P.O. Box 1527
Euless, Texas 76039

Dear Mr. Hazelton: