Eyeglasses with exposed metal parts.

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 30, 1993

MEMORANDUM FOR:     LINDA R. ANKU
                   REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR

FROM:               ROGER A. CLARK, DIRECTOR
                   DIRECTORATE OF COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS

SUBJECT:            Eyeglasses with Exposed Metal Parts

This is in response to your memorandum of July 17, 1992, requesting clarification of 1910.333(c)(8) as it may apply to eyeglasses with exposed metal parts. Please accept our apologies for the extensive delay in responding.

Letter requesting interpretation of the OSHA electrical standards as they apply to employees using insulated hand tools

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 20, 1996

Mr. Fred M. Fielding
U. S. Composites Corp.
Charles Park, Bldg. 1
P.O. Box 536
Guilderland, NY 12084-0536

Dear Mr. Fielding:

This is in response to your February 23 letter requesting interpretation of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) electrical standards under paragraphs 1910.269, 1910.333 and 1910.335(a)(2) as they apply to employees using insulated hand tools. Please accept our apology for the delay in responding. Your questions and our response follow.

Minimum approach distances

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 26, 1996

Mr. John Cadick
The Cadick Corporation
P.O. Box 495578
Garland, TX 75049-5578

Dear Mr. Cadick:

Shutdown and restoration of power to equipment for a phase-to-ground condition.

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 20, 1999

Mr. Ronald R. Cross
Corporate Safety Manager
Ravenswood Aluminum Corporation
P.O. Box 98
Ravenswood, WV 26146

Dear Mr. Cross:

Thank you for your July 23, 1996 letter addressed to Mr. Ken Gerecke in the Philadelphia Regional Office of the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Your letter was forwarded to this office for response. Please accept our apology for the delay in responding. Your scenario, question, and our reply, follow.

Protection of workers operating mechanical equipment near overhead power lines

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.

December 7, 1999

Mr. M.F. Game
13263 48th Ct. N.
Royal Palm Beach, Fl 33411

Dear Mr. Game:

Thank you for your October 24, 1996 letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) [Directorate of Enforcement Programs (DEP)]. You have a question regarding an unqualified crane operator contractor, who is being guided by a qualified Journeyman electrician, working in close proximity to unguarded (7,620 to 500,000) voltage. Please accept our apology for the delay in responding.

Use of verification tags for lockout.

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 8, 2002



Name Withheld


To whom it may concern:

Thank you for your letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) Directorate of Compliance Programs regarding the Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout), 29 CFR 1910.147, standard. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation only of the requirements discussed and may not be applicable to any scenario not delineated within your original correspondence. Your scenario, questions, and our replies follow.

Use of ANSI C2-1997 as guidance for protecting employees working near insulated shielded conductors

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 26, 2002

Mr. Marvin B. Moore
ExxonMobil
Refining and Supply Company
2800 Decker Drive
P.O. Box 3950
Baytown, TX 77522-3950

Dear Mr. Moore:

Review of Panduit's lockout/tagout training video.

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.

November 19, 1992

Mr. Jay Whitaker
Product Manager
Panduit Corporation
Box 246,
1819 Atlanta Highway
Cummings, Georgia 30130

Dear Mr. Whitaker:

This is in further response to your July 23 letter, in which you requested that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) review Panduit's lockout/tagout training video entitled "A Life Is On the Line" and advise on whether or not the video conforms with the OSHA standard at 29 CFR 1910.147. Please accept our apologies for the delay in responding.

Applicablility of the lockout/tagout standards.

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.

September 9, 1993

Mr. Terry B. Armentrout
Project Officer
The Dalles
John Day Project
Portland District
Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 564
The Dalles, Oregon 97058-9998

Dear Mr. Armentrout:

OSHA requirements for warning signs and protection from electric-arc-flash hazards and compliance with NFPA 70E-2004.

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 14, 2006

Ms. Joanne B. Linhard
ORC Worldwide
1910 Sunderland Place, NW
Washington, DC 20036

Dear Ms. Linhard: