Voluntary use respirators

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 26, 2018

Mr. Donald Porter
10214 NW 10th
Oklahoma City, OK 73127

Dear Mr. Porter:

Respiratory protection.

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This section applies to General Industry (part 1910), Shipyards (part 1915), Marine Terminals (part 1917), Longshoring (part 1918), and Construction (part 1926).

Inorganic Mercury and its Compounds

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CPL 2-2.6 OSHA Instruction October 30, 1978

OSHA PROGRAM DIRECTIVE #300-2

TO: Field and National Offices/OSH

SUBJECT: Inorganic Mercury and Its Compounds

1. PURPOSE

This directive provides guidelines to be followed in inspection, and where necessary, the issuance of citations, regarding exposure to mercury in the workplace.

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None

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Inspection procedures for the Respiratory Protection Standard.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

[This document was edited on 7/14/2004 to strike information that no longer reflects current OSHA policy. On 12/31/2003, 29 CFR 1910.139 was revoked and the 1997 proposed standard on Occupational Exposure to Tuberculosis (TB) was withdrawn in the Federal Register. The changes to this directive were approved by the Assistant Secretary John Henshaw on 7/13/2004. The added language is marked by an asterisk (*) at the beginning and the end of the paragraph.]

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Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Respiratory Protection Standard

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Conditions where OSHA might accept a product that is not approved by NIOSH.

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 22, 1997

Michael A. Reandeau, Supervisor
Licensing Administration
Illinois Power Company
Clinton Power Station
P.O. Box 678
Clinton, IL 61727

Dear Mr. Reandeau;

Facial hair and the wearing of respirators.

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 21, 1985

Honorable Bill Bradley
United States Senator
Post Office Box 1720
Union, New Jersey 07083

Dear Senator Bradley:

This is in response to your letter dated December 6, 1984, on behalf of your constituent, Mr. Kenneth R. Thorson, concerning facial hair and the wearing of respirators. Please accept my apology for the delay in our response.