Personal Protective Equipment in Construction

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  • Fed Register #:
    89:100321-100346
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    Personal Protective Equipment in Construction 
[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 239 (Thursday, December 12, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 100321-100346]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [wwww.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-29220]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1926

[Docket No.

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

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    89:45025-45026
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 100 (Wednesday, May 22, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45025-45026]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-11173]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No.

Personal Protective Equipment in Construction

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    88:46706-46720
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 138 (Thursday, July 20, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 46706-46720]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-15285]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1926

[Docket No.

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:

Qualitative and quantitative fit tests versus assigned protection factors

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 23, 2017

 

Mr. George C. Walton
1025 Executive Blvd., Ste., 101
Chesapeake, Virginia 23320

Dear Mr. Walton:

The OSHA interpretation of respiratory protection requirements with regards to tuberculosis (TB) exposure.

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 5, 1996

Jeni Boyer, RRT
Clinical Education Coordinator
Respiratory Care, South Unit
St. Elizabeth Medical Center
One Medical Village Drive
Edgewood, Kentucky 41017

Dear Ms. Boyer:

This letter is in response to your request for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) interpretation of respiratory protection requirements with regards to tuberculosis (TB) exposure.

The grimace step in respiratory protection fit-testing procedures.

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 4, 1999

Ms. Janice C. Bradley
Industrial Safety Equipment Association
1901 N. Moore St, Suite 808
Arlington, VA 22209

Dear Ms. Bradley:

When to use qualitative or quantitative fit testing; storing SCBAs on fire trucks.

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 16, 1998

Dr. Charles E. Truthan, D.O.
Diplomate of the American Osteopathic Board
of Family Physicians
4075 Rum Run Avenue, S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Dear Dr. Truthan:

This is in response to your letter received July 22, addressed to the Lansing Area Office of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). You requested clarification of the fit testing and storage requirements of the new Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134. We apologize for the long delay of this response.

When to use quantitative and qualitative 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.

January 15, 1999

Mr. Cass Willard
Paradigm Consulting Group
77 E. Fox Run Circle
Jenks, OK 74037-9504

Dear Mr. Willard:

This is in response to your letter dated September 2, addressed to Mr. John Miles, the former Director of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Directorate of Compliance Programs. You requested clarification of the fit testing requirements of the new Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134.

Appendix A requirements and techniques for fit testing 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.

Aug 27, 1999

Frank G. Duncan, Jr.
108 Randall Dr.
Slidell, LA 70458-1327

Dear Mr. Duncan;

Thank you for your letter of July 1, 1999 regarding the requirements for fit testing respirators under the revised Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134. You asked several questions about Appendix A of the standard.