Welder electrical safety training

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 12, 1998

Mr. John Wilson
Alcan Rolled Products Company
Box 32850
Louisville, KY 40232-0850

Dear Mr. Wilson:

This is response to your January 13 letter request for interpretation of 29 CFR General Industry Standards covering electrical safety in the workplace. Your letter, addressed to Mr. Steven F. Witt, Director of the Directorate of Technical Support, was forwarded to this office for reply. Please accept our apology for the delay in responding. Your scenario and questions along with our replies follow.

Scenario:

Valve protection for compressed gas cylinders

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 22, 1980

Norman C. Fawley, President
NCF Industries
1120 Union Bank Building
Oceangate Financial Center
Long Beach, California 90802

Dear Mr. Fawley:

This is in response to your recent letter regarding value protection for compressed gas cylinders. This also confirms telephone conversations on the subject matter with Mr. Pete Wasko, a member of my staff.

Transparent Welding Curtains and the 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.

March 17, 1978

Clarification of OSHA's position on FR Clothing for welders.

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 12, 2012

The Honorable Jeff Landry
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515

Dear Congressman Landry:

Thank you for your August 1, 2011, letter on behalf of your constituents regarding Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations related to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for welders, specifically for welding operations in the oil and gas drilling industry that would require wearing flame resistant clothing (FRC).

Occupational Exposure to Cadmium; Proposed rule and notice of hearing

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    55:4052-4146
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OSHA proposes to amend its existing regulation for occupational exposure to cadmium in the general, construction, agriculture and maritime industries. Information gathered in this rulemaking demonstrates that employees chronically exposed to levels of cadmium well below the permissible exposure limits are at increased risk of developing kidney dysfunction and cancer. This notice proposes two 8- hour time-weighted average permissible exposure limits (TWA PEL) of 5 and 1 micrograms of cadmium per cubic meter of air as alternatives for all cadmium compounds.

Welding, Cutting and Brazing; Redesignation and Other Non-Substantive Revisions

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    55:13694
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OSHA is reorganizing its existing part 1910 Standards pertaining to Welding, Cutting and Brazing as a first step in an effort to revise these standards comprehensively. The existing standard is long and not well organized, with paragraphs covering specific operations, such as arc welding, appearing ahead of more useful general provisions, such as for fire protection. The reorganization will facilitate the standard''s use by employers and other users, and will also facilitate the substantive revision of the standards planned for the future.

Welding, Cutting and Brazing; Technical Amendments to Final Rule

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    55:25093-94
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Three references to OSHA''s general industry welding, cutting and brazing standards that are found in other OSHA general industry standards are being amended. These technical amendments are necessary to conform to the April 11, 1990, "Redesignation and other non- substantive revisions" made to the welding, cutting and brazing standards. The references will now reflect the new welding, cutting and brazing rule designations and will not alter the general industry provisions'' requirements.

Welding

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    47:23481
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See FR 5/28/82 for paragraphs affected by revocation.

Revocation of Advisory and Repetitive Standards

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    49:5318
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1910
[Docket No. S-600]

Revocation of Advisory and Repetitive Standards

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Labor

ACTION: Final Rule.

SUMMARY: This final rule revokes 153 of the 194 provisions of the General-Industry Standards (19 CFR Part 1910) which were proposed for revocation on May 28, 1982 (47 FR 23477).