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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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.
February 18, 2015
MEMORANDUM FOR:
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS
FROM
DOROTHY DOUGHERTY
Deputy Assistant Secretary
THOMAS GALASSI
DIRECTOR, DIRECTORATE OF
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS
NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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.
February 18, 2015
MEMORANDUM FOR:
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS
FROM
DOROTHY DOUGHERTY
Deputy Assistant Secretary
THOMAS GALASSI
DIRECTOR, DIRECTORATE OF
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS
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 4, 2004
Mr. Bob Mitchell
Director of Risk Management
VF Jeanswear, Inc
P.O. Box 21488
Greensboro, NC 27420-1488
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 Instruction CPL 2.35 CH-18 September 10, 1991 Office of General
Industry Compliance Assistance
Subject: Changes to the Regulatory and General Industry Standard Alleged
Violation Elements (SAVEs) Manual
A. Purpose. This instruction transmits redesignation and other substantive
revisions and new pages to the Regulatory and General Industry SAVEs Manual
for "Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices."
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.
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 27, 1991
Mr. Daryl D. Magers
Senior Principal
Safety Engineer
EG & G Rocky Flats Plant
P.O. Box 1064
Golden, Colorado 80407-0464
Dear Mr. Magers:
Thank you for your letter of September 20 requesting interpretations and clarifications of 29 CFR 1910.335(a)(2)(i) on the use of general protective equipment and tools by employees when working near exposed energized conductors or circuit parts in the workplace. Please accept our apology for the delay in answering. Responses to your questions follow.
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.
SEP 7 1990
George S. Kennedy
Director of Safety
National Utility
Contractors Association
1235 Jefferson Davis Highway,
Suite 606
Arlington, Virginia 22202-3283
Dear Mr. Kennedy:
This is in response to your letter of August 28, inquiring whether 29 CFR 1910, Subpart S, applies to the construction industry and, if so, what sections would apply.
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.
