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OSHA Instruction CPL 2.35 CH-17 June 17, 1991 Office of General Industry Compliance Assistance
1 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(1)(i): When the object to be welded or cut could not be readily moved, all movable fire hazards in the vicinity were not taken to a safe place:
Replacement tips for torches used in welding operations.
NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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.
September 2, 1977
Mr. Donald R. Wedan
Engineering Manager
Tescom Corporation
2600 Niagara Lane North
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55441
Dear Mr. Wedan:
This is in response to your letter of August 3, 1977, concerning replacement tips for torches used in welding operations.
Interpretation of Standards.
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.
September 5, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR: JAMES W. LAKE
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: PATRICIA K. CLARK DIRECTOR
DESIGNATE DIRECTORATE OF COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS
SUBJECT: Interpretation of Standards
This is in response to your June 19, 1990, memorandum in which you requested an interpretation of 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iii), particularly with respect to the 20 ft. separation requirement when oxygen and acetylene bottles are in storage.
Wodelic Electronic Welding Helmet
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.
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| THRU: | JAMES W. LAKE Regional Administrator Region X JOHN B. MILES, Director The Hornell Elektrooptick welding helmet appears to meet the intent of the OSHA standards.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 12, 1984 John E. Engelberger, President Dear Mr. Engelberger: This is in response to your letter of October 3, 1984 , requesting an official opinion as to whether the zHornell Elektrooptik Speedglass welding helmet meets the intent of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements at 29 CFR 1910.252 and ANSI Z87.1-1968. Your letter addressed to our Director of Safety Standards was forwarded to this office for reply. Conflict between requirements of 1910.252 and 1910.146OSHA 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 30, 1993 Ms. Julie A. Emmerich Dear Ms. Emmerich: Thank you for your letter of July 6, in which you requested our opinion of an apparent conflict between the requirements of 1910.252(b)(4)(iv) and an example contained in Appendix C of the recently promulgated Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard on Permit-Required Confined Spaces (1910.146). Spray painting relating to vehicle maintenance operations.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 28, 1992 Mr. Darrell K. Mattheis Dear Mr. Mattheis: This is in further response to your letter of January 23 to Patricia K. Clark, Director, Directorate of Compliance Programs, requesting interpretations of the Occupational Safety and Health standard for spray painting under 29 CFR 1910.107(n), relating to vehicle maintenance operations. Please accept our apologies for the delay in responding. Permit-required confined spaces and control of hazardous energy; vehicle LOTO.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.
Introduction of electrical welding equipment into a non-permit confined space.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.
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