Clarification Regarding the Requirements of 29 CFR 1910.147

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 24, 2025

Mr. Kevin C. Orcutt
Warhawk Safety Consultants, Inc.
675 Wellington Dr.
Union Grove, WI 53182

Dear Mr. Orcutt:

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Feasibility and "Alternative Methods"

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 21, 2024

Luke Contos
Sustainability Systems, LLC
1464 Palmer
Plymouth, MI 48170

Dear Luke Contos:

Inspection Guidance for Animal Slaughtering and Processing Establishments

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 15, 2024

Nucor Steel Connecticut Incorporated; Revocation of Permanent Variance

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    88:53929
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 152 (Wednesday, August 9, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 53929]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-17081]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Numbers Under the Paperwork Reduction Act

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    87:21926-21928
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 13, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21926-21928]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-07872]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Numbers Under the 
Paperwork Reduction Act

AGENCY: Occupational

Trip and Emergency Switches on Mills and Calenders

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 31, 2021

Mr. Travis W. Vance
Mr. Curtis G. Moore
Fisher & Phillips LLP
227 West Trade Street
Suite 2020
Charlotte, NC 28202

Dear Messrs. Vance and Moore:

Gestamp West Virginia: Grant of Permanent Variance

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    86:12209-12217
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 39 (Tuesday, March 2, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12209-12217]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-04240]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No.

Standard on the Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout); Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    85:84004-84005
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 247 (Wednesday, December 23, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 84004-84005]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-28372]





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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No.

Gestamp West Virginia; Application for Permanent Variance and Interim Order; Grant of Interim Order; Request for Comments

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    85:47422-47429
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 151 (Wednesday, August 5, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47422-47429]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-17019]




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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No.

Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. - 06/08/2016

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION

SECRETARY OF LABOR,
United States Department of Labor,

Complainant,

v.

ASHLEY FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INC.

Respondent.