Requirements for emergency eyewash stations in retail autoparts stores

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 11, 1994

Mr. John Raiford, CSP, ARM
Assistant Vice President
Risk Control Manager
Sedgwick James of Tennessee, Inc.
5350 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38119

Dear Mr. Raiford:

Thank you for your inquiry of January 28, addressed to our Nashville, Tennessee, office, requesting an interpretation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for emergency eyewash stations in retail autoparts stores. Your letter was transferred to us for action, and we apologize for the delay in responding.

Interpretation of the Personal Protective Equipment 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.

July 3, 1995

Mitchell S. Allen, Esquire
Constangy, Brooks, & Smith
Suite 2400
230 Peachtree Street, N.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1557

Dear Mr. Allen:

Standard requirements for eyewash and shower equipment, personnel and other protective equipment and air circulation fans, used in an automotive battery charging area

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, 1994

Mr. Matthew P Caputo
HQ USAREUR
CMR 420 BOX 2163
APO AE 09063

Dear Mr. Caputo:

Thank you for your inquiry of February 2, requesting a copy of the current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard requirements for eyewash and shower equipment, personal and other protective equipment, and air circulating fans, used in an automotive battery charging area. We apologize for the delay in our response.

The OSHA standard covering personnel protective equipment, as it pertains to who should pay for an employee's prescription lens safety glasses.

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 9, 1990

Mr. Benjamin Schneider 36 Crestmont Road West Orange, New Jersey 07052

Dear Mr. Schneider:

Your letter of March 3, addressed to the Office of Information of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), has been referred to my office for response. Please excuse the delay in responding.

The use of photo-sensitive (variable tint) lenses in eye protection.

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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.

January 7, 1976

Mr. E. E. Dunne
Safety and Training Coordinator
Exxon Chemical Company U.S.A.
Post Office Box 1607
Baton Rough, Louisiana 70811

Dear Mr. Dunne:

This is in response to your letter of August 29, 1975, addressed to Mr. Powell of our Baton Rouge Area Office, regarding the use of photosensitive (variable tint) lenses in eye protection.

The four questions you asked shall be answered in the same order.

Subpart I, and Subpart S requirements as they apply to electrical workers who wear glasses.

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 29, 1994

Mr. Daryl R. Ingram Safety and Training Instructor COBB Electric Membership Corporation P.O. Box 369 Marietta, Georgia 30061

Dear Mr. Ingram:

This is in response to your June 20 letter requesting clarification of the 29 CFR Subpart I and Subpart S requirements as they apply to electrical workers who wear glasses. Your question and our reply follow. Please accept our apology for the delay in responding.

Question 1: Can an electrical worker that is exposed to 50

Lack of public awareness of the limitations of eyewashes; review of new product, The Eye Irrigator(TM).

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 18, 1997

Mr. Kurt L. Christensen
President/CEO
American Health & Safety
Post Office Box 46340
6250 Nesbitt Road
Madison, Wisconsin 53744-6340

Dear Mr. Christensen:

This is in response to your letter of March 5, expressing concern for the lack of public awareness of the limitations of eyewashes and requesting a review of your new product, The Eye Irrigator(TM).

OSHA standard for rung spacing on fixed industrial ladders and PPE in powered industrial vehicle battery changing.

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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.

April 2, 1997

Lawrence A. DeWitt
Corporate Safety and Health Program Supervisor
Corning Incorporated
HP-ME-03-56
Corning, New York 14831

Dear Mr. DeWitt:

This is in further response to your letter of December 3, to John Miles, Director of Compliance Programs, regarding clarification of two safety concerns. One is rung spacing on fixed industrial ladders, and the other is personal protective equipment (PPE) in powered industrial vehicle battery charging and changing rooms.

Encon Tuff-Spec safety spectacle meets the intent of 1910.133.

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 9, 1988

Mr. J. M. Wayne Code
Chief Executive Officer
Encon/Midland Safety Products
412 N. East Street
P.O. Box 272
Coudersport, Pennsylvania 16915

Dear Mr. Code:

The use of photochromic lenses in industrial safety eye-wear.

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 7, 1976

Mr. Frank L. Jamison, Manager
Professional Optical Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 64689
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806

Dear Mr. Jamison:

This is in response to your letter of August 25, 1975, addressed to Mr. Powell of our Baton Bouge Office, regarding the use of photochromic lenses in industrial safety eye-wear.