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| DIRECTIVE NUMBER: 98-2 (TED 1) | EFFECTIVE DATE: July 22, 1998 |
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.
April 12, 1996
BMW Constructors, Inc.
1740 West Michigan St.
PO Box 2210
Indianapolis, Indiana 46222-0210
Dear Sirs:
This is in response to your letter requesting clarification of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) standards addressing the use of escape only, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) in 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.
November 15, 1999
Ms. Kelly Boyle
American Safety Training, Inc.
317 W. 4th Street
Davenport, Iowa 52801-1204
Dear Ms. Boyle:
Thank you for your October 28, 1999 letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Office of General Industry Compliance Assistance (GICA) for an answer regarding OSHA's Permit-Required Confined Spaces standard, 29 CFR 1910.146. Based on your telephone conversation with Mr. Patrick Kapust of my staff, your specific questions have been further revised and restated below for clarity.
