Trip and Emergency Switches on Mills and Calenders

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 31, 2021

Mr. Travis W. Vance
Mr. Curtis G. Moore
Fisher & Phillips LLP
227 West Trade Street
Suite 2020
Charlotte, NC 28202

Dear Messrs. Vance and Moore:

Use of an emergency jog reverse control during mill rescue operations.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

June 30, 1983

Mr. W. Michael Bierbower
Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
Liberty Street - Floor Plant
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604

Dear Mr. Bierbower:

Thank you for your letter of June 12, 1983, regarding your proposal for use of an emergency jog reverse control during mill rescue operations.