Yellow shall be the basic color for designation caution.

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 5, 1991

Mr. J. F. Mainieri
Sr. Protective Coating Specialist
American Electric Power Service Corporation
1 Riverside Plaza
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Dear Mr. Mainieri:

This is in response to your inquiry of September 25, in which you requested an interpretation of 29 CFR 1910.144(a)(3). This standard states that yellow shall be the basic color for designating caution and for marking physical hazards such as: striking against, stumbling, falling, tripping and "caught in between."

Fire station fire poles and the OSHA standards.

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 29, 1992

Mr. Patrick McCall
Department of Occupational
Health and Safety
International Association of Fire Fighters
1750 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, D. C. 20006

Dear Mr. McCall:

Presence of push labels on emergency stop button notifications.

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.

September 10, 1996

Mr. Francis Berube
Electrical Engineer
Proceco Ltd.
7300 Tellier Street
Montreal, Quebec
Canada H1N 3T7

Dear Mr. Berube:

Thank you for your letter of August 27, requesting confirmation that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not have standards requiring the presence of "push" labels on emergency stop button notifications.

Requirements for marking safety cans.

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.

October 27, 1977

Mr. J. N. Grimshawv
Vice President - Salesv
Justrite Manufacturing Company
2454 Dempster Street
Des Plaines, Illinois 60016

Dear Mr. Grimshaw:

This in response to your letter of October 7, 1977, regarding a request that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) review whether the company's requirements for marking safety cans comply with 29 CFR 1910.144(a)(1)(ii). In addition, it confirms a telephone conversation with a member of my staff.

Standard applicable to paper and plastic shredder machines.

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.

Jul 12, 1985

Mr. Carter Morey
Haralson, Kinerk & Morey, P.C.
Attorneys at Law
82 South Stone Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85701

Dear Morey:

This is in response to your Freedom of Information Act request of June 10, 1985, received in this office on July 5, 1985. Your request concerns paper and plastic shredder machines.

Questions and answers about color coding machine and machine guards according to ANSI Z535.1-1990

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 19, 2003

John F. Podojil
Lovegreen Risk Management
2280 Sibley Court
Eagan, MN 55122

Dear Mr. Podojil:

ANSI standards regarding accident prevention signs and physical hazard marking.

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, 2011]

 

Richard A. Eichel, CSP
ATA Safety
1478 5th St. MS 7000
Arnold AFB, TN 37389

Dear Mr. Eichel:

Washington State Standards; Notice of Approval

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  • Fed Register #:
    62:67096-67098
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Washington State Standards; Notice of Approval

1. Background