Termination of the January 2009 Corporate-Wide Settlement Agreement between United Parcel Service (UPS) and OSHA; Enforcement of 20 CFR 1910.37(a)(3) and 29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2)

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 18, 2019

Termination of the January 2009 Corporate-Wide Settlement Agreement between United Parcel Service (UPS) and OSHA; Enforcement of 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3) and 29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2)

U.S. Department of Labor

Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Washington, D.C. 20210
Reply to the attention of:

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MEMORANDUM FOR: REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS
 
THROUGH: LOREN SWEATT
Acting Assistant Secretary
 
FROM: PATRICK J. KAPUST, Acting Director
Directorate of Enforcement Programs

Exit route requirements as it relates to the widths of doorways into electrical equipment enclosures.

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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 15, 1993

Mr. Tony Bolar-Softich
Manager, Safety National Energy
Production Corporation
18578 N.E. 67th Court
P.O. Box 747
Redmond, Washington 98052

Dear Mr. Bolar-Softich:

Minimum width of exit routes; redesignation of 1910.1020.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

April 27, 2000

Mr. Gregory W. Faeth
President
Safety Consulting & Training Services
PO Box 1718
Fairfield, IA 52556

Dear Mr. Faeth:

Exit Routes.

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 27, 1978

L.C. Nicholas, P.E.
The H.K. Ferguson Company
One Erieview Plaza
Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Dear Mr. Nicholas:

This is in response to your recent letter addressed to Mr. Donald Shay and confirms a telephone conversation with a member of my staff, Mr. William Simms, concerning [exit routes]. Your letter was referred to this office for response.

Clarification of requirements that exit routes be maintained clear of all obstructions.

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.

February 17, 1976

Mr. John M. Reynolds, Manager
Occupational Safety and Health
General Electric Corporate Research
and Development Center
P. O. Box 8
Building K-1, Room 2C7
Schenectady, New York 12301

Dear Mr. Reynolds:

This is in response to your letter requesting clarification of [1910.37(a)(3)] requiring means of egress shall be maintained clear of all obstructions.