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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.
June 3, 1983
James Oliver, P.E.
Vice President
SatCom Technologies, Inc.
2912 Pacific Drive
Norcross, Georgia 30071
Dear Mr. Oliver
This is in response to your letter of May 10, 1983, addressed to OSHA's Regional Office in Atlanta, which was forwarded to this office for response. This also confirms your telephone conversation with Mr. Simms of my staff.
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, 1980
Mr. Paul M. Osborne
General Operations Manager
Eller Outdoor Advertising Co. of Colorado
Division of Combined Communications Corp.
P.O. Box 1468
Denver, Colorado 80201
Dear Mr. Osborne:
This is in response to your letter dated April 23, 1980, requesting a permanent variance from Section 1926.104(b) - Tie-Off Systems, of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.
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, 1986
Mr. Glen N. Felton
Kawanihae Concrete
P.O. Box 4950
Kawanihae, Hawaii 96743
Dear Mr. Felton:
This is in response to your letter of April 21, 1986, in which you request guidance concerning the acceptability of manhole entries through concentric cone or eccentric cone concrete pipe transition sections to underground workplaces.
As you may not be aware, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not have standards under which eccentric cones are required. Local jurisdictions may have such requirements.
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 23, 2005
Mr. Stephen Hazelton, PE
TBI Tank Builders, Inc.
13400 Trinity Blvd.
P.O. Box 1527
Euless, Texas 76039
Dear Mr. Hazelton:
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.
December 16, 2003
Thomas Harman, CSP
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
900 Spring Street
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Dear Mr. Harman:
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