Applicability of OSHA's PRCS standard to gas 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.

June 1, 1994

MEMORANDUM FOR:     REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS
 
FROM:               JOHN B. MILES, JR., DIRECTOR
                    DIRECTORATE OF COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS
 
SUBJECT:            TRANSMITTAL OF THE CONFINED SPACE
                    SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN GAS
                    ASSOCIATION

 

Permit-required confined space standard does not apply where DOT/OPS regulations apply to working conditions.

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, 1994

David J. Muchow, Esq.
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
American Gas Association
1515 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22209

Dear Mr. Muchow:

OSHA does not cross reference general industry and construction standards.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

January 27, 1994

Mr. Bruce Smith
Training Manager
Speed Shore Corporation
P.O. Box 262591
Houston, Texas 77207

Dear Mr. Smith:

This is in response to your April 8, 1993, letter requesting an interpretation on the scope of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) confined space standard for general industry. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.

Confined space entry.

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.

January 13, 1994

Alton M. McKissick
Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon
162 Third Avenue North
Nashville, Tennessee 37201

Dear Mr. McKissick:

This is in response to your letter of December 16, 1993 to James Foster asking for clarification on three matters pertaining to confined space entry.

Permit space entry

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 8, 1994

Mr. Robert Spielvogel Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. 1200 Crown Colony Drive P.O. Box 9137 Quincy, MA. 02269

Dear Mr. Spielvogel:

This is in response to your letter of Sept 2, 1993 and subsequent telephone conversations with my staff to further clarify your request concerning permit space entry. Please accept our apology for the delay in this response.

Permit-required confined spaces.

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 11, 1994

 

Alternative procedures for the non-entry rescue provision.

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 5, 1994

Mark A. Roberts, MD, PhD
Medical College of Wisconsin
Department of Preventive Medicine
8701 Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, WI. 53266

Dear Mr. Roberts:

This is in response to your letter January 7, in which you requested an evaluation of alternative procedures for the non-entry rescue provision of the 29 CFR 1910.146(k)(3) standard proposed by your client. You further requested a source of further information on the resulting health effects to entrants as a result of being rescued using non-entry techniques.

Order of testing for permit spaces.

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, 1994

Kenneth A. Krukonis
Technical Manager
Fox River Paper Company
Rising Paper Division
Housatonic, Massachusetts 01236

Dear Mr. Krukonis:

Interpretation of 1910.146 regarding permits and multiple sewer entries along a common line.

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, 1995

Mr. Mark S. Rund
AFSCME
Department of Research
American Federation of State,
County and Municipal Employees
1422 North Pennsylvania St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Dear Mr. Rund:

This is in response to your letter requesting an interpretation of 29 CFR 1910.146 regarding permits and multiple sewer entries along a common line. Please accept our apology for the delay in this response.

When permits are required for entry into a permit required confined space.

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, 1995

Charles M. Bessey
Senior Research Associate
Kolene Corporation
12890 Westwood Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48223

Dear Mr. Bessey: