Standard applicable to paper and plastic shredder machines.

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.

Jul 12, 1985

Mr. Carter Morey
Haralson, Kinerk & Morey, P.C.
Attorneys at Law
82 South Stone Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85701

Dear Morey:

This is in response to your Freedom of Information Act request of June 10, 1985, received in this office on July 5, 1985. Your request concerns paper and plastic shredder machines.

Guarding requirements for package tying machines.

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 1, 1985

The Honorable Andy Ireland
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Ireland:

This is in response to your letter of June 12 to Assistant Secretary Robert A. Rowland, on behalf of Mr. Richard Bunn, regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) requirements on guarding package tying machines.

Requirements for guarding points of operation and belts on heavy duty sewing machines

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 9, 1991

Jack Lauber, Staff Director
Fabrication Management Division
Industrial Fabrics Association International
345 Ceder Street, Suite 800
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101

Dear Mr. Lauber:

Thank you for your letter of June 13, regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for guarding points of operation (29 CFR 1910.212) and belts (29 CFR 1910.219) on heavy duty (technical or industrial fabric) sewing machines.

Extent to which safety mats provide for compliance with OSHA regulations for machine guarding.

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 22, 1984

Mr. Don Brothers
Manager, Electrical Products
Harris Graphics Corporation
Bindery Systems Division
Champlain, New York 12919

Dear Mr. Brothers:

This is in response to your letter of February 16, regarding the extent to which Safety mats provide for compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations for machine guarding.

Requirements when working with or around belt driven machines and motors.

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.

February 26, 1976

Mr. William S. McLaughlin Sr.
Route #2, Newport Road
Lititz, Pennsylvania 17543

Dear Mr. McLaughlin:

This is in response to your letter of February 2, 1976, concerning requirements when working with or around belt driven machines and motors.

OSHA machine guarding standards and the ISO/IEC standards adopted under the GATT; National Emphasis Program on Amputations

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 13, 2003

Mr. Robert Thomson
Frost Control, Inc.
7 Industrial Drive South
Smithfield, RI 02917-1526

Dear Mr. Thomson:

Questions and answers about color coding machine and machine guards according to ANSI Z535.1-1990

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 19, 2003

John F. Podojil
Lovegreen Risk Management
2280 Sibley Court
Eagan, MN 55122

Dear Mr. Podojil:

Several questions regarding OSHA's LOTO and Bakery standards 29 CFR 1910.147 and 1910.263.

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 25, 2006

Ms. Donna L. Pierce
Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.
1000 Tallan Building
Two Union Square
Chattanooga, TN 37402

Dear Ms. Pierce:

OSHA's Standards as they apply to air-conditioning units.

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.

July 18, 1995

Ms. Katherine G. Hammack
Senior Product Manager
Carrier Corporation
P.O. Box 25000
100 Murphy Drive
Maumelle, AR 72113

Dear Ms. Hammack:

This is in response to your letter of February 2, 1995, regarding interpretations of OSHA's Standards as they apply to air-conditioning units.

Machinery and machine guarding.

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.

March 4, 1977

Mr. James Wolf Manager,
Government Relations
The Trane Company
2020 14th Street
North Arlington, Virginia 22201

Dear Mr. Wolf:

This is in response to your letter dated February 4, 1977, and confirms the telephone conversations with Harold Gier, Safety Specialist, Division of Occupational Safety Programming, concerning machinery and machine guarding.