The listing requirements in the U.S. for Industrial Packaging equipment.

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 28, 1990

Mr. Max C. Painter
CRYOVAC packaging/Marketing Systemsv W.R. Grace & Co.
P.O. Box 464
Duncan, South Carolina 29334

Dear Mr, Painter:

This is in response to your letter of October 20, 1989, addressed to Mr. Joe Bode, a member of my staff, requesting a written interpretation from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding the listing requirements in the United States for Industrial Packaging equipment. We apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.

Applicable OSHA standards and safety considerations for microwave device use in a laboratory

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 8, 2002

Gary Login, D.M.D., D.M.Sc.
Assistant Professor of Oral Pathology
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
209 Harvard Street, Suite 402
Brookline, MA 02446

Dear Dr. Login:

Electrical conductors and equipment must be approved and used according to its listing/label.

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 27, 2003

Mr. Joe M. Castelli
Corporate Manager of Quality
Ajax TOCCO Magnethermic
1506 Industrial Boulevard
Boaz, AL 35957

Dear Mr. Castelli:

Compliance requirements for relocatable power taps or "power strips"

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.

November 18, 2002

Wade R. Abnett, ASP
Senior Safety Engineer
Middle River Aircraft Systems
103 Chesapeake Park Plaza
Baltimore, MD 21220

Dear Mr. Abnett:

Use of personal cooling fans listed for "residential use only" in an industrial setting.

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 1, 2005

Mr. Ed Stone
Director of Human Resources
Signature Custom Cabinetry, Inc.
434 Springville Road
Ephrata, PA 17522

Dear Mr. Stone:

Requirements for protecting against the automatic restart of low-voltage light-duty woodworking and metalworking equipment following an unscheduled electrical outage.

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 31, 2005

Gary M. Genga
CY Concepts
400 Stone Road
Rochester, NY 14616

Dear Mr. Genga:

Workplace use of electrical equipment designated as "Household Use Only" and recordkeeping 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.

July 16, 2003

Mr. Lawrence A. Gingerich, President
Proactive Environmental Inc.
24275 Potter Ridge Rd.
Creola, OH 45622

Dear Mr. Gingerich:

Installation and use of electrical equipment must be consistent with NRTL intructions for that equipment.

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 26, 2003

Mr. Joseph J. Widman
Design Solution Specialist
Honeywell
4263 Monroe Street
Toledo, Ohio 43606

Dear Mr. Widman:

Acceptability of using a light switch as a disconnecting means for the electrical lockout/tagout standard.

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 27, 2005

Mr. Carl Morgan
Los Alamos National Laboratory
P.O. Box 698
Los Alamos, NM 87544

Dear Mr. Morgan:

Confidentiality of employee post-exposure evaluations as it pertains to the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard; use of portable fans in phlebotomy collection rooms.

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.


November 10, 2009

Ms. Kimberly Rice MLT (ASCP)
ICON Development Solutions
8307 Gault Lane
San Antonio, TX 78209

Dear Ms. Rice: