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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.

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    84:35888-35889
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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 143 (Thursday, July 25, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35888-35889]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-15813]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No.

NEMA's "Mr. Ouch" labeling system cannot be used in place of signs required by OSHA.

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, 1983

Mr. John D. Hopkins
Section Staff Executive
National Electrical
Manufacturers Association
2101 L Street, N. W. - Suite 300
Washington, D. C. 20037

Dear Mr. Hopkins:

This is in response to your letter of May 23, 1983, addressed to Mr. Barry White, requesting an evaluation of NEMA's "Mr. Ouch" Labeling System.

Safety and Health regulations over large dairy farms.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

 

The use of symbols as safety signs.

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 9, 1975

Mr. G. E. Lovested
Occupational Safety
Deere & Company
Moline, Illinois 61265

Dear Mr. Lovested:

This is in response to your letter of May 8, 1975, addressed to Mr. Largent of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Chicago Regional Office, regarding the use of symbols as safety signs. In addition, it confirms your telephone conversation with Mr. Campbell of my staff on June 5, 1975.

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: