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

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 100 (Wednesday, May 22, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45025-45026]
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[FR Doc No: 2024-11173]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No.

Clarifications for breathing air quality and use

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 31, 2023

Mr. Troy Robins
Suburban Manufacturing Group
10531 Dalton Avenue NE
Monticello, Minnesota 55362

Dear Mr. Robins:

Alarm requirements for breathing air compressors;Respirators for paint materials containing TDI or MDI;Full facepiece respirators are required when eye irritation is experienced.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

March 3, 1986

Mr. Anthony W. Ferroni
Vice-President
Survival Air Sales Co., Inc.
6403 East Alondra Boulevard
Paramount, California 90723

Dear Mr. Ferroni:

This is in response to your letter of January 24, requesting clarification concerning carbon monoxide from oil-lubricated compressors normally found in automobile paint and body shops.

I will answer your questions in the order that you presented them in your inquiry to me.

1. A. What type of high heat temperature alarms are recommended?

Respirator air quality standards do not apply where the NRC has jurisdiction

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.

March 6, 1979

Mr. J. A. Werling
Duquesne Light
Beaver Valley Power Station
Post Office Box 4
Shippingport, PA 15077

Dear Mr. Werling:

Assistant Secretary Eula Bingham has asked me to respond to your letter dated January 30, 1979, concerning your request for a variance from Section [1910.134(i)] Respiratory Protection - Air Quality, of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards.

Breathing air: testing and carbon monoxide alarm.

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 25, 1994

Mr. Robert Verb
DeVilbiss Automotive Refinishing Products
1724 Indian Wood Circle, Suite G
Maumee, Ohio 43537

Dear Mr. Verb:

Your letter of January 11, addressed to Mr. Roger Clark, former Director of the Compliance Programs Directorate of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) concerning the quality of compressed breathing air has been referred to the Directorate of Technical Support for response.

1910.134(i) does not apply to portable breathing air compressors.

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 13, 1999

Major Ellen England
IERA/RSHI
2513 Kennedy Circle
Brooks AFB TX 78235

Dear Major England: