Use of potable water.

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 24, 1996

Honorable Tillie K. Fowler
413 Cannon Building
Washington, DC 20515

Dear Congresswoman Fowler:

This is in response to your request for clarification of the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard 29 CFR 1910.141(b)(1) concerning potable water.

Asserting jurisdiction under State law over any occupational safety or health issue with respect to which no standard is in effect.

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 20, 1989

Mr. Bill Tucker
Chairman, Mine Health & Safety Committee
Local 340, District 17
The United Mine Workers of America
P.O. Box 138
Cedar Grove, West Virginia 25039

Dear Mr. Tucker:

This is in response to your letter or January 16, 1989, concerning the interpretation of 29 CFR 1903.20 and 1910.141(c)(3)(v).

Orthodontics wires considered as "sharps" under CPL 2-2.69

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 25, 1990

Ms. Carole Frings
Federal Agency Representative
American Dental Association
Suite 1200
1111 14th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005

Dear Ms. Frings:

Landscaping employees working in extreme temperatures

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 14, 1992

Mr. Joseph Peake
REG #51547-080
P.O. Box 700
Yankton, South Dakota 57078

Dear Mr. Peake:

This is in response to your letter of June 14, requesting information covering Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards applicable to landscaping employees working in extreme temperatures.

OSHA has no specific standards for security guards.

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 Matthew J. Rinaldo
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Rinaldo:

This is in response to your letter of June 29, 1983, on behalf of Mr. Allen W. Beals, concerning safety precautions for security guards. Please accept my apology for the delay in response.

Telecommunication companies compliance with standard dealing with toilet facilities.

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 25, 1996

David LeGrande
Occupational Safety and Health Director
Communications Workers of America
AFL-CIO, CLC
501 Third Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001-2797

Dear Mr. LeGrande:

This is in response to your letter of September 23 to Tom Seymour, Director, Safety Standards in which you asked if telecommunication companies still have to comply with the specific requirements noted in Table J-1 of 29 CFR 1910.141(c).

OSHA regulation on "piped" potable water supply.

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 10, 1997

Mr. Kevin Kraft, President
Kraft Gardens
600 South Powerline Road
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442

Dear Mr. Kraft:

This is in response to your letter dated March 14, to U.S. Senator Connie Mack regarding your concern about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation on "piped" potable water supply. Senator Mack has forwarded your letter to me for a response.

The requirement for change rooms whenever employees are required to wear personal protective clothing.

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 22, 1996

Mr. Gerald P. Cavaluzzi
Attorney and Counselor at Law
34 Beekman Avenue
Croton-on-Hudson, New York 10520

Dear Mr. Cavaluzzi:

This is in response to your letter dated October 6, 1995, to Assistant Secretary Joseph Dear of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Please accept my apology for the delay in this reply.

Showers and lunch areas.

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 22, 1976

Mr. Harold Fay,
Business Representative
District No. 9, I.A.M. & A.W. 159
Shamrock Street East
Alton, Illinois 62024

Dear Mr. Fay:

We are in receipt of your letter dated June 10, 1976 regarding showers and lunch areas. This subject matter is covered in 29 CFR 1910.141, and I am enclosing a copy of the June 1974 regulations that include Section 141.

Storing Lunches in a Refrigerator at an Auto Collision Shop

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 2, 2010

Mr. Wayne Curtis

District Manager, SE
KPA
1810 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Suite 225
Duluth, GA 30097

Dear Mr. Curtis: