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U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Washington, D.C. 20210
Reply to the attention of:
April 17, 2024
OSHA Instruction October 30, 1978 STD 1-12.19
OSHA PROGRAM DIRECTIVE #100-96
TO: REGIONAL ADMISTRATORS/OSHA
THRU: DONALD E. MACKENZIE Field Coordinator
Subject: Application of 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1), Ingoing Nip Points, 29 CFR 1910.219(a)(1), General Requirements and 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3), Vertical and Inclined Belts to Light and Medium Duty Sewing Machines in the Light Apparel Manufac- turing Industries
1. Purpose
OSHA Instruction STD 1-12.10 OCT 30, 1978
OSHA PROGRAM DIRECTIVE #100-51
TO: REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS/OSHA
Subject: Application of 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) to Food Waste Disposal Equipment
1. Purpose
2. Directive Affected
3. Background
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.
February 21, 1980
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 26, 1979
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 21, 1990 The Honorable Joseph E. Brennan Member, United States House of Representatives 177 Commercial Street Portland, Maine 04101
Dear Congressman Brennan:
Thank you for your letter of December 21, 1989, addressed to Ms. Ruth Knight, Director, Office of Intra-Governmental Affairs, concerning a recent inquiry made by your constituent, Mr. Maurice Libner, regarding Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations that pertain to drilling rigs. Please accept my apology for the delay in this response.
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.
MAR 4 1991
Mr. Jerry Carley
Vice President, Operations
Scotchman Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box 850
Philip, South Dakota 57567
Dear Mr. Carley:
Thank you for your inquiry of November 2, 1990, concerning the reissue of a current letter documenting to users of the iron worker machine that if factory installed guards are left in place, or replaced if removed, the machine complies with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. We apologize for the delay in response.
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 2, 1987
Mr. J. C. Faucher
President
Lumar Ideal (1981) Inc.
1280 est, rue
Ontario Montreal,
Quebec
H2L 1R6
Dear Mr. Faucher:
This is in response to your letter of September 21, 1987, concerning the boneless meat tenderizers manufactured by your company.
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 3, 1989
The Honorable Robert H. Michel
Member, United States House of Representatives
100 N.E.
Monroe, Room 107
Peoria, Illinois 61602-1094
Dear Congressman Michel:
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, 1990
Mr. Robert Young
Industrial Safety
Group Leader
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Associated Universities, Inc.
Upton,
Long Island, New York 11973
Dear Mr. Young:
This is response to your letter of August 29, regarding point-of-operation guards for drill presses and lathes.
