Head protection 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.

July 13, 1993

Mr. Richard Shaw
Assistant Director of Safety
Tyson Seafood Food Group
Post Office Box 79021
Seattle, Washington 98119

Dear Mr. Shaw:

Exemption from wearing hard hats.

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 26, 1994

Charan Singh Kalsi
Secretary & Public Relation Officer
Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Inc.
541 Prospect Street
Glen Rock, New Jersey 07452

Dear Charan Singh Kalsi:

This is in further response to your letter of November 18, 1993, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in which you requested information regarding the exemption from wearing hard hats.

Clarification on standards for head protection.

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 23, 1983

Honorable Norman Sisisky
Member, United States
House of Representatives
Virginia First Savings and
Loan Building
Room 607
Franklin and Adams Street
Petersburg, Virginia 23803

Dear Congressman Sisisky:

This is in response to your letter of July 29, 1983, on behalf of Mr. Buddy R. Lipes, concerning OSHA's regulations for the wearing of hard hats.

OSHA rules pertaining to the wearing of hard hats by employees who are members of certain religious groups.

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 30, 1992

Mr. Eric T. Howes
State Office Representative
for The Honorable William S. Cohen
United States Senator
11 Libson Street
Lewiston, Maine 04240

Dear Mr. Howes:

This is a follow-up letter to the letter sent to you dated January 6, 1989, from former Acting Assistant Secretary Alan C. McMillan, concerning exceptions to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules pertaining to the wearing of hard hats by employees who are members of certain religious groups.

Interpretation of the Personal Protective Equipment 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.

July 3, 1995

Mitchell S. Allen, Esquire
Constangy, Brooks, & Smith
Suite 2400
230 Peachtree Street, N.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1557

Dear Mr. Allen:

The use of hard hats in a warehouse operation.

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.

May 20, 1976

Mr. Donald P. Johnson
Operations Manager
Alling and Cory
Post Office Box 60
Utica, New York 13503

Dear Mr. Johnson:

This is in response to your letter requesting clarification on the use of hard hats in a warehouse operation.

The OSHA Standard 1910.132 requires that where because of the hazards evident it is necessary to provide and use protective equipment, it shall be provided and used.

Elliott Company's plant-wide hard hat program.

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 30, 1977

Mr. Lawrence E. Speece
1001 Dithridge Street
Jeannette, Pennsylvania 15644

Dear Mr. Speece:

Mr. Wilson has asked me to respond to your letter dated August 29, 1977, regarding the Elliott Company's plant-wide hard hat program. We are pleased to learn that you found the information illuminating in our reply dated August 16, 1977.

The OSH Act of 1970 assigns the responsibility for compliance with safety and health standards to the employer.

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.

August 11, 1976

Honorable Lawton Chiles
United States Senate
Washington D. C. 20510


Dear Senator Chiles:

This is in response to the communication from your office, dated July 16, 1976, referring to 198 10, Mr. Artis A. King, Lake Worth, Florida.

Painting or placement of adhesive stickers on protective helmet shell.

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 27, 2009

Ms. Johanna Cohan
Associate Production Manager
Alley Theatre
615 Texas Avenue
Houston, TX 77002

Dear Ms. Cohan: