Evaluating Hazardous Levels of Accumulation Depth for Combustible Dusts

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 21, 2015

MEMORANDUM FOR:
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS
THROUGH:
DOROTHY DOUGHERTY
Deputy Assistant Secretary
FROM:
THOMAS GALASSI, Director
Directorate of Enforcement Programs
SUBJECT:
Evaluating Hazardous Levels of Accumulation Depth for Combustible Dusts

 

Corrugated storage and plastic returnable packaging storage.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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.

September 9, 1996

Mr. David Crockett Packaging Engineer Wolverine Metal Specialties 1013 Thorrez Road, P.O. Box 744 Jackson, MI 49204-0744

Dear Mr. Crockett:

Thank you for your letter of August 21, to John Miles, Director of the Directorate of Compliance Programs, requesting confirmation that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not have standards on quantities of corrugated storage and plastic returnable packaging storage in a metal stamping plant.

Proper procedures for stacking materials at construction sites.

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.

March 28, 1994

Mr. David Daloia
P.O. Box 1000 #15838-053
Gutner, North Carolina 27509-1000

Dear Mr. Daloia:

This is in response to your letter of January 17 requesting information from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) concerning the proper procedures for stacking materials at construction sites.

Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training; Final Rule

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    63:66237-66274
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Part II

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Parts 1910, 1915, 1917, 1918, and 1926

Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training; Final Rule

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Parts 1910, 1915, 1917, 1918, and 1926

[Docket S-008]

RIN 1218-AB33

Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training

Material Handling

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    39:14352
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Abstract Only

Variance

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    39:1677-1678
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Abstract Only