Assessing hazards to select eye and respiratory protection.

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 11, 1998

Ms. Hillary Georgopoulos
65 Second Avenue
Rosebud, Victoria 3939
Australia

Dear Ms. Georgopoulos:

This is in response to your letter dated September 30. You have requested advice on the use of eye protection and respiratory protection in your studio where you produce glass beads.

The wearing of photo-grey safety lenses.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

November 19, 1982

Honorable John Glenn
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510

Dear Senator Glenn:

Thank you for your letter of October 26, 1982, on behalf of Mr. John A. Wilson, Sauder Woodworking Company in Archbold, Ohio, regarding the wearing of photo-grey safety lenses. Please accept our apology for the delay in response.

Photo grey lens in relation to eye protection standards.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

June 24, 1976

Honorable Robert W. Daniel, Jr.
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515

Dear Congressman Daniel:

This is in response to your letter of May 13, 1976, which transmitted a letter dated April 12, 1976, from Mr. W. T. Wesson of Continental Telephone of Virginia. The letter concerned photo grey lens in relation to eye protection standards.

Employer liability and payment requirements for prescription protective eyewear.

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.

 

Phototropic lenses in 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.

April 16, 1976

 

 

Personal Protective Equipment Standard for General Industry; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of the Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

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Updating OSHA Standards Based on National Consensus Standards; Eye and Face Protection

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    80:13295-13304
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 49 (Friday, March 13, 2015)][Proposed Rules]
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