Hard-line communication equipment for use in the PRCS 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.

February 28, 1997

Mr. T. A. (Terry) Ibbetson
CON-SPACE Communications Inc.
1160 Yew Avenue
P.O. Box 1540
Blane, WA 98231-1540

This is in response to your letter of February 4, to former Assistant Secretary Joseph A. Dear, regarding hard-line communication equipment for use in 29 CFR 1910.146 - Permit-Required Confined Spaces (PRCS). The Directorate of Compliance Assistance has been directed to respond to your letter.

Permit Required Confined Space Standard as it relates to rescue services.

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 9, 1994

Battalion Chief Chase Sargent
Virginia Beach Fire Department
Princess Anne Executive Park
Municipal Center
Virginia Beach, VA 23456-9065

Dear Chief Sargent:

This is in response to your letter of March 8, to James Foster, Director of OSHA's Office of Information and Consumer Affairs, requesting clarification about the 29 CFR 1910.146 Permit Required Confined Space Standard (the standard) as it relates to rescue services. Please accept our apology for the delay in responding to your letter.

Interpretation of coverage for the telecommunications industry with regard to the new Permit-Required Confined Spaces 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.

 

 

Entry into a confined space when the lower flammable limit is greater than ten percent.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

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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.

September 4, 1996

Mr. Macon Jones
Blasting Cleaning Products LTD.
2180 Speers Road
Oakville, Ontario
Canada L6L2X8

Dear Mr. Jones:

This is response to your request of April 10, requesting clarification of the 29 CFR 1910.146 standard. Please accept our apology for the delay. Responses to your questions follow:

Citations which were issued to Heinz, U.S.A.

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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.

November 25, 1996

Douglas J. Kalinowski, CIH, Chief
Department of Consumer & Industry Services
Bureau of Safety and Regulation
Division of Occupational Safety and Health
3423 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
P.O. Box 30195
Lansing, Michigan 48909

Dear Mr. Kalinowski:

Permit-Required Confined Spaces and Lockout/Tagout.

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November 6, 1996

William K. Principe
Constangy, Brooks, & Smith, LLC
Suite 2400
230 Peachtree Street, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30303-1557

Dear Mr. Principe:

This is in response to your letter of July 23, to Mr. John B. Miles, Jr. requesting interpretative guidance for paragraph (c)(7) of 29 CFR 1910.146 - Permit-Required Confined Spaces (PRCS) standard. The responses to questions raised are set forth below.

Clarification of paragraphs (c)(5) and (c)(7) of the Permit-Required Confined Spaces 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.

May 10, 1993

Ms. Diane E. Davis
Regulatory Specialist
Buckeye International Inc.
2700 Wagner Place
Maryland Heights, Missouri 63043-3471


Dear Ms. Davis:

Thank you for your letter of February 18, sent to Mr. James Foster of the Office of Information and Consumer Affairs, requesting clarification of paragraphs (c)(5) and (c)(7) of the Permit-Required Confined Spaces (PRCS) standard for a specific PRCS in your workplace. Please accept our apologies for the delay in this response.

Confined Space provisions of 29 CFR 1910.261 in light of the promulgation of 29 CFR 1910.146

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 7, 1993

Richard P. Klinzing
Vice President
Employee Relations
American Forest &
Paper Association
260 Madison Avenue
New York, N.Y. 10016-2499

Dear Mr. Klinzing:

Thank you for your letter of March 30, in which you requested a written interpretation of the Confined Space provisions of 29 CFR 1910.261 in light of the promulgation of 29 CFR 1910.146. Please accept our apology for the delay in this response.

Work performed in conjunction with insulated enclosures.

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 13, 1993

Mr. Dean Davenport
3269 Ezell Pike
Nashville, Tennessee 37211

Dear Mr. Davenport:

Thank you for your letter of February 23, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Nashville Area Office requesting an interpretation of the 29 CFR 1910.146 Permit - Required Confined Space (PRCS) as it applies to work performed in conjunction with your insulated enclosures Please accept our apology for the delay in this response.

Permit-Required Confined Spaces for General 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.

August 4, 1993

Mr. Paul C. Wallick
Pate Engineers, Inc.
13403 Northwest Freeway
Houston, Texas 77040-6071

Dear Mr. Wallick:

Thank you for your letter of July 1 requesting information about the applicability of the OSHA Standard on Permit-Required Confined Spaces for General Industry to projects which were in progress when this standard went into effect on April 15, 1993.