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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 32 (Wednesday, February 16, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926

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Procurement of Safety Glasses and Safety Shoes

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PRO 4.3 OSHA Instruction October 30,1978

OSHA ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE

To: National Office Executive Staff, Division Chiefs, Regional, Administrators, Area Directors, and CSHO's

Subject: Procurement of Safety Glasses and Safety Shoes

Issuance of and paying for Personal Protective Equipment.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

December 9, 1996

Mr. Barry Bridges
Vice President of Resources
Sanders Brothers, Incorporated
P.O. Box 188
Gaffney, South Carolina 29342

Dear Mr. Bridges:

The approval and use of "PRO-TEK-TO" safety toe caps.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

December 10, 1979

Mr. V. R. Wallace
525 Hibiscus Blvd.
Merritt Island, Florida 32952

Dear Mr. Wallace:

This is in response to your recent inquiry regarding the approval and use of "PRO-TEK-TO" safety toe caps. We apologize for the delay in response.

The OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.132(a), (copy enclosed), outlines the general requirements for protection of extremities. However, it is the employer's responsibility to determine the particular type of personal protective footwear needed.

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:

ANSI standard requires Safety-Toe safety shoes meet a compression test and an impact test.

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 18, 1994

Mr. Gilbert Perry
835 Sherman Farm Road
Harrisville, Rhode Island 02830

Dear Mr. Perry:

Thank you for your inquiries of March 1 and 3, 1993. In your letters you request an interpretation of a "rule 5100" regarding footwear. You also questioned whether or not "over the shoe rubbers qualify as acceptable footwear, according to rule 5100. We apologize for the delay in responding to your request.

The wearing of leather shoes rather than leather sneakers or deck shoes while operating vehicles.

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 21, 1991

Mr. Lamont Byrd
Industrial Hygienist
Safety and Health Department
International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs,
Warehousemen and Helpers of America
25 Louisiana Avenue N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001

Dear Mr. Byrd:

Occupational protective footwear for molten metal workers in the foundry industry.

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 20, 1991

Mr. John M. Syptak
Department of Plastic Surgery
Health Science Center
Post Office Box 376
Charlottesville, Virginia 22908

Dear Mr. Syptak:

This is in further response to your letter of September 12, concerning occupational protective footwear for molten metal workers in the foundry industry.