Hazwoper's application to general industry.

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December 14, 1990

Ms. Denese A. Deeds
Industrial Health and Safety Consultants, Inc.
915 Bridgeport Avenue
Shelton, Connecticut 06484

Dear Ms. Deeds:

This is an update to our response to your letter of October 4, concerning the application of the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response standard (29 CFR 1910.120) to general industry. Please accept our apology for the delay in this reply.

Interface of 1910.120 and other standards.

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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.

May 8, 1992

MEMORANDUM FOR:     ALL REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS

FROM:               PATRICIA CLARK, DIRECTOR DIRECTORATE OF HEALTH
                   COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS

SUBJECT:            RESOLUTION HAZWOPER/HAZCOM ISSUES.

Recently, it has come to our attention that there is some misunderstanding about the interface of 1910.120 and several other OSHA standards. The purpose of this communication is to resolve any confusion concerning 1910.120's interface with other standards.

1. HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD

Hierarchy of air contaminant controls; respirators for emergencies.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

January 26, 1993

Mr. Patrick M. Sturgeon
Environmental Safety Supervisor
500 West Main Street
Post Office 1438
Louisville, Kentucky 40201-1438

Dear Mr. Sturgeon:

This is a response to your recent letters concerning respiratory protection to the Regional Offices of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Requirements for emergency response and planning under the Process Safety Management 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.

June 24, 2003

Mr. John E. Hudson, Jr.
Safety Associates
P.O. Box 357520
Gainesville, FL 32635

Dear Mr. Hudson: