Protective equipment for firefighters engaged in aircraft crash and rescue operations.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

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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.

December 21, 1990

 

 

Acceptable materials for fire fighter protective clothing

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 23, 1983

Mr. R. C. Freeman
Vice-President
Product Development & Technical Services
The Wool Bureau, Inc.
225 Crossways Park Drive
Woodbury, Long Island, N.Y. 11797

Dear Mr. Freeman:

Thank you for your correspondence concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) protective clothing standards for fire fighters. Quite possibly, your dissatisfaction with the standard results from some error in your understanding of the standard.