The intervals between physical examinations for employees performing interior structural firefighting.

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 29, 1991

Mr. Richard H. Timms Chief
Seneca Fire Department
City of Seneca
Post Office Box 4773
Seneca, South Carolina 29679

Dear Mr. Timms:

Standpipe and hose systems.

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 27, 1993

Mr. Michael J. Csedrik, Director
Safety and Health
Union Camp Corporation
1600 Valley Road
Wayne, New Jersey 07470

Dear Mr. Csedrik:

Fire brigades and portable fire extinguishers standards.

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 3, 1990

Alfred B. Robinson, Jr., Attorney
Thompson, Mann and Hutson Law Offices
The Daniel Building
Greenville, South Carolina 29602

Dear Mr. Robinson:

This is in response to your letter of April 25, in which you sought formal interpretations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) 29 CFR's 1910.156 and 1910.157, fire brigades and portable fire extinguisher standards, respectively.

Acceptance of closed-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus.

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.

Jun 15, 1983

Appropriate protective clothing for aircraft firefighting.

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 3, 1997

Mr. George W. Siebert
ODUSD (ES) SH
Department of Defense
3400 Defense Pentagon
Washington, D.C. 20301-3400

Dear Mr. Siebert:

The attached memorandum from the Commander In Chief, United States Pacific Fleet, regarding a waiver on Aluminized ProximityProtective Clothing for Aircraft Firefighting, NAVAIR 00-80R-14 has come to our attention. This letter is to correct a misunderstanding and avoid further confusion on this area.

Response to IDLH or Potential IDLH atmospheres.

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.

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May 1, 1995

 

 

MEMORANDUM FOR:
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS
FROM:
JAMES W. STANLEY,
DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY
SUBJECT:
Response to IDLH or Potential IDLH Atmospheres

 

Incipient stage fire brigades.

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 18, 1996

Mr. William Grisham, CIH
Rhone-Poulenc
Basic Chemicals
Nashville Technical Center
Mt. Joy Road
P.O. Box 472
Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee 38474-0472

Dear Mr. Grisham:

Thank you for your letter of March 13 requesting an interpretation under OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.156 fire brigade standard. Your inquiry requested written clarification of issues related to "incipient stage fire brigades."

OSHA training requirements for volunteer fire company personnel.

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 4, 1988

The Honorable Hamilton Fish, Jr.
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Fish:

This is in response to your letter of April 7, enclosing correspondence from your constituent, Commissioner Lewis Knapp of East Fishkill, New York, expressing concern about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) training requirements for volunteer fire company personnel.

Schools that fulfill the training requirements for fire brigade members

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 20, 2012

Mike McCreary, Director
Gulf Coast Emergency Response Training Academy
1351 Salco Road
Axis, Alabama 36505

Dear Mr. McCreary:

Thank you for your letter dated October 4, 2011, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for a clarification of OSHA's Fire brigades standard, 29 CFR 1910.156(c)(3).[1]. This constitutes OSHA's interpretation only of the requirements discussed and may not be applicable to any question not delineated within your original correspondence.

Protective Clothing for Firefighters

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 8, 1991

Richard M. Duffy, Director
Department of Occupational Health and Safety
International Association of Fire Fighters
1750 New York Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006

Dear Mr. Duffy: