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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.
August 28, 1995
Christopher Seniuk M.P.A., C.S.P., C.I.H.
Assistant Vice President
Director of Safety and Health Services
Lovell Safety Management Co., Inc.
161 William Street
New York, N.Y. 10038-2675
Dear Mr. Seniuk:
This is response to the questions in your letter of May 10, 1995. The questions and responses are as follows:
Q 1.
Are attendants always required anytime employees enter a permit-required confined space (PRCS)?
R.
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 6, 2000
Mr. Robert N. Aguiluz
Roco Rescue
7077 Exchequer Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-4904
Dear Mr. Aguiluz:
Thank you for your December 28, 1999 letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) [Office of General Industry Enforcement (GIE)] for an answer regarding OSHA's Permit-Required Confined Spaces standard, 29 CFR 1910.146. Your specific question has been restated below for clarity.
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 15, 2014
Mr. Edwin G. Foulke, Jr.
Fisher & Phillips, LLP
1075 Peachtree Street, NE
Suite 3500
Atlanta, GA 30309
Dear Mr. Foulke:
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, 2003
Mr. John Randall
Water Pollution Control Facilities
7525 Bertram Road South East
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403-7111
Dear Mr. Randall:
