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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.
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.
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 16, 1994
Richard F. Andree, CSP, PE, Ph.D. Vice President Director of Safety and Health Services Lovell Safety Management Co., Inc. 161 William Street New York, New York 10038-2675
Dear Dr. Andree:
Thank you for your letter of August 17, addressed to Assistant Secretary Joseph A. Dear, regarding the relationship between the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards on Permit-Required Confined Space (1910.146) and Pulp, Paper and Paperboard Mills (1910.261).
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 9, 1994
Mr. Michael Sweeney
Operations Manager
CSEEM Limited
P.O. Box 671
Williamsville, NY 14231-0671
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 11, 1996
Mr. Frank White
Vice President
Organization Resources Counselors, Inc.
1910 Sunderland Place, NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
Dear Mr. White:
Thank you for your letter to Secretary Reich concerning voluntary safety and health audits under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (the Act). Secretary Reich has asked me to respond. I appreciate Organization Resource Counselors' (ORC) interest in this issue. ORC's expertise in occupational safety and health issues is well established, and its views merit careful consideration.
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 15, 1996
Mr. Larry Brown R.S. Technology Services. Inc. 1327 Clegg St. Petaluma, CA 94954
Dear Mr. Brown:
This is in response to your letter of September 25, 1995 requesting interpretative guidance relative to the Permit-Required Confined Spaces (PRCS) standard and equipment approved for hazardous locations (sewer system inspections and maintenance). Please excuse the delay in responding to your inquiry.
The response to the questions raised are set forth below.
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 13, 1997
Robert R. Lynch
OCAW Local 4-23
1500 Jefferson Drive
Port Arthur, TX 77642
Dear Mr. Lynch:
This letter is in response to your letter to Ray Skinner regarding ,the suitability of an electronic monitoring system for complying with the confined space standard (29 CFR 1910.146). Your letter was forwarded to the national office for a response.
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.
This is in response to your letter of June 23, requesting guidance in determining whether certain spaces would be considered confined spaces by applying the Permit-Required Confined Spaces (PRCS) standard's definition. Please accept our apology for the delay in this response.
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.
December 10, 1996
Mr. Michael L. Coleman
Neotronics of North America
P.O. Box 2100
Flowery Branck, GA 30542-2100
Dear Mr. Coleman:
This is in response to your request of September 16, addressed to Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Deputy Regional Administrator for Region IV requesting an interpretation of 29 CFR 1910.146 concerning the recording of atmospheric test results. Your inquiry was forwarded to my office for response.
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 7, 1998
Mr. Richard Kramer
Trans-Lux Corporation
P.O. Box 5090
Norwalk, CT 06856-5090
Dear Mr. Kramer:
This is in response to your letter of May 12, 1997, requesting clarification of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) standard 29 CFR 1910.146 [Permit-Required Confined Spaces (PRCS)] and how it relates to outdoor electric display signs. Please accept our apology for the delay in this response.
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.
December 22, 1997
[Name Withheld]
Dear [Name Withheld]:
This is in response to your letter of July 10, requesting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to interpret the training requirements for an attendant referenced in 29 CFR 1910.146, the Permit-Required Confined Spaces (PRCS) standard. Please accept our apology for the delay in this response.
For the purposes of consistency, this response is only in terms of activities carried on within or in support of permit-required confined spaces and not confined spaces as OSHA defines them.
