Inspection Guidance for Animal Slaughtering and Processing Establishments

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October 15, 2024

Guards for Belt and Shaft Drives on Blow Motors

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 8, 2023

Shin Agatsuma
Project Planning and Development Manager
TEXEL-SEIKOW U.S.A., Inc.
4404 W 12th St.
Houston, TX 77055

Dear Mr. Agatsuma:

Mechanical Power Presses Update

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    86:40651-40659
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    Mechanical Power Presses Update 
[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 142 (Wednesday, July 28, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40651-40659]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-15995]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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Inspection Guidance for Poultry Slaughtering and Poultry Processing Establishments

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

October 28, 2015

29 CFR 1910.217 and 29 CFR 1910.212; Applicability of Platen Presses

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OSHA INSTRUCTION STD 1-12.7 OCTOBER 30, 1978

July 18, 1975

OSHA PROGRAM DIRECTIVE #100-34

TO: ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTORS/OSH

Subject: 29 CFR 1910.217 and 29 CFR 1910.212; Applicability of Platen Presses

1. Purpose

To provide specific clarifications on the applicability of 29 CFR 1910.217 and 29 CFR 1910.212 to platen presses

2. Directive Affected

None.

3. Background

Applicable Standards As They Pertain to Iron Workers and Mechanical Power Presses

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OSHA Instruction STD 1.12-27 June 30, 1981 Office of Compliance Programming

Subject: Applicable Standards As They Pertain to Iron Workers and Mechanical Power Presses

A. Purpose. This instruction provides guidelines to aid in the recognition of the difference between iron workers and similarly configured mechanical power presses as they are used in industry. Proper identification will permit the correct application of standards.

B. Scope. This instruction applies OSHA wide.

C. Reference. OSHA Instruction STD 1-12.21, February 2, 1978.

The safeguarding of piece parts being worked on an outside diameter (O.D.) surface grinder.

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 10, 1983

Mr. Lawrence F. Flick
Menin, Flick & Josel
536 Swede Street
Norristown, Pennsylvania 19401

Dear Mr. Flick:

This is in response to your letter of May 19, 1983, on behalf of Mr. Alfred J. Hoch III, regarding the safeguards of piece parts being worked on an outside diameter (O.D.) surface grinder.

Applicability of 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) to Portable Pneumatic Powered Fastener Tools

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 25, 1985

 

 

 

Letter concerning two pneumatic plier straightening presses.

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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.

July 15, 1982

Mr. Donald A. Hornstein
Channellock, Inc.
Meadville, Pennsylvania 16335

Dear Mr. Hornstein:

Thank you for your letter of May 13, 1982, and the photos provided on June 25, 1982, concerning the two pneumatic plier straightening presses.

As you are aware, your letter requesting a variance for these machines was denied and forwarded to this office for consideration. The photos were of major assistance together with your letter which describes the straightening procedure.