Hand protection.
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29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart I, Enforcement Guidance for Personal Protective Equipment in General Industry
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Issuance of and paying for Personal Protective Equipment.
NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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:
Wire mesh gloves are not warranted in some poultry processing operations.
NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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.
July 30, 1975
Mr. Bill Powers
Executive Vice President
Texas Poultry Federation
Post Office Box 14428
Austin, Texas 78761
Dear Mr. Powers:
This is in response to your letter dated May 23, 1975, which was forwarded from the Dallas Regional Office to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in Washington, D.C., for clarification.
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:
Selection of hand protection for cold environments.
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 28, 1995
Michael Lueck
Safety Manager
Airborne Express
145 Hunter Drive
Wilmington, Ohio 45177
Dear Mr. Lueck:
Use of latex surgical exam gloves for protection from glutaraldehyde.
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 3, 1997
Renee Duff
Kaiser Permanente
2101 East Jefferson Street
Floor 7 East
Rockville, MD 20852-6095A
Dear Ms. Duff;
This letter is in response to your letter of August 12th requesting clarification on the appropriate gloves to be worn against glutaraldehyde. Specifically, you requested OSHA's opinion on the use of latex surgical exam gloves for protection from glutaraldehyde.
Scope of logging standard -- 1910.266
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 12, 1996
MEMORANDUM FOR: R. DAVIS LAYNE
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: JOHN B. MILES, JR.
DIRECTOR
DIRECTORATE OF COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS
SUBJECT: SCOPE OF LOGGING STANDARD -- 1910.266
This is a response to your letter of January 25, 1996, requesting an interpretation of the Logging Standard, 29 CFR 1910.266. Specifically, you asked if the standard applies to any tree felling operation. Listed below are the two questions you asked and our response.
OSHA doesn't regulate latex gloves for food preparation
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 7, 1998
Ms. Jennifer Sabas
Chief of Staff
Prince Kuhio Federal Building
Room 7325
300 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96850-4975
Dear Ms. Sabas:
Thank you for your letter of November 20, 1997, regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations requiring the use latex gloves by food service workers.
Employer Obligation to Pay for Personal Protective Equipment.
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.
October 18, 1994
MEMORANDUM FOR: REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS
HEADS OF DIRECTORATES
FROM: JAMES W. STANLEY DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Employer Obligation to Pay for Personal Protective Equipment