Evaluation of proposed modifications to the Bureau of Prisons' Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

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.

 

"Continuous industrial processes" and the infeasibility of de-energizing equipment under 29 CFR 1910.333.

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 19, 2006

Mr. Alan E. Scales
Safety Department
Fairchild Semiconductor International
333 Western Avenue
MS 01-31
Portland, ME 04106

Dear Mr. Scales:

Clarification about 29 CFR 1910.333 and 29 CFR 1910.147 as they relate to work inside an electrical panel and on related 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.

July 28, 2006

Mr. Rick Kante
Safety Director
Briggs & Stratton Corporation
P.O. Box 702
Milwaukee, WI 53201

Dear Mr. Kante:

Detachable vs. permanent side shields for safety glasses; modifications to safety glasses.

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 29, 2007

Richard Reynolds
206 West Poplar
Box 67
Troy, Kansas 66087

Dear Mr. Reynolds:

This is in response to your recent letters to the Directorate of Enforcement Programs that we received on October 17, 2006. Your questions related to 29 CFR 1910.133 Eye and face protection and 29 CFR 1915.153(a)(2) Eye and face protection.

Whether an LED type device ca be used for the isolation and deenergization verification requirements of 1910.147 and 1910.333.

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, 2012

Mr. Ralph Mosely
REM Safety Consultants, Inc.
3963 South Highway 97, Ste #317
Sandy Springs, Oklahoma 74063

Dear Mr. Mosely:

Thank you for your November 11, 2011, letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Directorate of Enforcement Programs (DEP). You asked questions about OSHA's general industry requirements for the control of hazardous energy. We apologize for the delay in responding.

USPS - 06/28/2013

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION

SETH D. HARRIS,

   

ACTING SECRETARY OF LABOR,
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR,

Complainant,

v.

Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution; Electrical Protective Equipment; Corrections

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    79:56955-56962
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 185 (Wednesday, September 24, 2014)][Rules and Regulations][Pages 56955-56962]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-22148]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926

[Docket No.

Nucor Steel Connecticut Incorporated; Application for Permanent Variance and Interim Order; Grant of Interim Order; Request for Comments

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    80:75472-75480
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 231 (Wednesday, December 2, 2015)][Notices][Pages 75472-75480]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-30483]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No.

Nucor Steel Connecticut Incorporated; Grant of a Permanent Variance

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    81:20680-20688
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 68 (Friday, April 8, 2016)][Notices][Pages 20680-20688]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-08004]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No.

Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices Final Rule

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    55:31984-32020
  • Title:
Abstract:

OSHA is issuing a new standard (1910.331- .335) on electrical safety-related workpractices for general industry. These regulations complement existing electrical installation standards and include requirements for work performed on or near exposed energized and deenergized parts of electric equipment; use of electrical protective equipment; and the safe use of electric equipment.