Cadmium
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Lead
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Occupational Exposure to COVID-19; Emergency Temporary Standard; Interim Final Rule
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 116 (Monday, June 21, 2021)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 32376-32628] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2021-12428] Vol. 86 Monday, No.
Filtering facepiece respirators and medical evaluations
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 24, 2018
Mr. Kevin Cochran
1760 Western Drive
West Chicago, Illinois 60185
Dear Mr. Cochran:
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:
Respirators for voluntary use and cleaning respirators during fit testing.
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 1, 1999
Mr. John Hale
Respirator Support Services
2028 Virts Lane
Jefferson, MD 21755-8801
Dear Mr. Hale:
Numerous questions on filtering facepiece/dusk mask 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.
November 22, 2011
Mr. Edwin G. Foulke
Fisher & Phillips LLP
1075 Peachtree Street, NE
Suite 3500
Atlanta, GA 30309
Dear Mr. Foulke:
Use of smoke escape hoods meeting the ANSI-ISEA 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.
August 11, 2010
Mr. Ira Gurvitch
Elmridge Protection Products
6615 W. Boynton Beach Blvd.
Suite 320
Boynton Beach, FL 33437
Dear Mr. Gurvitch:
Thank you for your letters of April 28 and July 31, 2009, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requesting clarification of OSHA's policy on the use of smoke escape hoods. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation only of the requirements discussed and may not be applicable to any question not delineated in your original correspondence.