Respirator Concerns.

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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.

June 13, 1996

Robb Menzies, President
ACE Systems, Ltd.
945 Malory Street
Lafayette, Colorado 80026

Dear Mr. Menzies:

We are in receipt of your letter forwarded to our office from Dr. Gerry Ryan, Assistant Regional Administrator for Technical Support in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Region VIII. This letter will only address the respirator concerns expressed in your original letter to Region VIII. We understand that the other issues you raised were addressed by Dr. Ryan in his response to you dated February 27, 1996.

Facial Hair Under Seal of Tight-fitting Respirator

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 14, 2012

Mr. Sean Logan
Assistant Fire Chief
Helena Fire Department
300 Neill Ave.
Helena, MT 59601

Dear Mr. Logan:

Thank you for your April 27, 2012, letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Directorate of Enforcement Programs. Your letter requested clarification of OSHA's policy on facial hair, specifically hair at the temples, and use of a self-contained breathing apparatus.

Additional duties of two standby personnel for structural firefighting

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 29, 2012

Captain Max Anthouard
City of Ypsilanti Fire Department
525 West Michigan Avenue
Yspilanti, Michigan 48197

Dear Captain Anthouard:

Respiratory Protection Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

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    83:2676-2677
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 12 (Thursday, January 18, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2676-2677]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-00731]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No.

Cotton Dust Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

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    83:1633-1634
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 9 (Friday, January 12, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1633-1634]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-00393]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No.

American Iron and Steel Institute - 03/29/1997

IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT
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ASBESTOS INFORMATION ASSOCIATION/

NORTH AMERICA
Petitioner,

v. No. 94-41097

ROBERT B. REICH,
SECRETARY OF LABOR,
Respondent.
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AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE,
Petitioner,

v. No. 96-60006

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION,
Respondent.
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AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE,

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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  • Fed Register #:
    62:54469-54471
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

October 14, 1997.