Sawmills.

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Office of Compliance Programming reguarding Variance Application and Interim Order Request by Western Wood Products Association.

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 7, 1975

MEMORANDUM FOR:    JAMES W. LAKE ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTOR/OSH

Subject:           Log Handling Machines, 29 CFR 1910.265(d)(1)(ii)(b)

This confirms your telephone conversation with Mr. John B. Lewis, Office of Compliance Programming, on January 3, 1975, regarding your memo dated October 21, 1974, subject: Variance Application and Interim Order Request by Western Wood Products Association (Federal Register, Volume 38, No. 163, August 23, 1973), and your letter dated October 25, 1974, subject: Log Handling Machines Standards 1910.265(d)(1)(ii)(b).

Response to request for new PEL for wood dusts

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 12, 1985

Mr. Keith W. Johnson
International President
International Woodworkers of America
1622 N. Lombard Street
Portland, Oregon 97217

Dear Mr. Johnson:

Information on radial arm saw guards.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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, 1976

Ms. Mary L. McMurray
Owner Peerless Products
25 Yacht Avenue
Cape May, New Jersey 08204

Dear Ms. McMurray:

This is in response to your letter dated June 3, 1976, which discusses information on radial arm saw guards.

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Sawmills; removes paragraphs (c)(12)(i) and (20)(i).