Variance request.

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 7, 1995

 

 

 

Repair/Rebuilding of UL Listed Equipment for Hazardous Locations.

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 5, 1990

 

 

Certification of manufactured products intended for use in the workplace

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 14, 1994

Mr. Mat A. Ros Risk Manager Delta International Machinery Corp. 246 Alpha Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2985

Dear Mr. Ros:

This is in response to your November 1 letter, requesting clarification on the certification of manufactured products intended for use in the workplace. Also, you requested information on the OSHA Training Institute. Please accept our apology for the delay in responding.

Interpretation concerning dry type 5-15 kv transformers and definitions of the terms "acceptable" and "special 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.

January 9, 1989

Jerome Frank, P.E.
Marketing Specialist
International Transformer Corporation
6900 E. Washington Blvd.
Montebello, California 90640

Dear Mr. Frank:

This is response to your letters of August 22 and December 1, 1988, concerning dry type 5-15 kv transformers and provides an interpretation of the terms "acceptable" and "special equipment".

Grounding requirements with respect to a battery charger used with rechargeable power 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.

March 12, 1996

Mr. Barron L. Stroud, Jr.
Law Offices of Miles
& Stockbridge
10 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21202-1487

Dear Mr. Stroud:

This is in response to your April 18 letter requesting clarification regarding the grounding requirements of 29 CFR 1910.304 with respect to a battery charger used with rechargeable power tools. Please accept our apology for the delay in responding. Your question and our reply follow.

Electrical Conductor Identification.

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 18, 1997

Clarification of the OSHA standards applicable to H. VIR (inspection) Windows installed in electrical equipment enclosures.

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 14, 1997

Mr. Brian Heise
Heise's Online Thermographic Services
1900 Northshore Hills Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37922

Dear Mr. Heise:

This is in response to your January 6 request for clarification of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards applicable to H. VIR (inspection) Windows installed in electrical equipment enclosures. These windows provide for visual monitoring of electrical equipment inside the enclosure.

Applicability of OSHA's LOTO standards; isolation and verification 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.

November 16, 2000

Robert Weaver, Safety Coordinator
M&W Contractors, Inc.
P.O. Box 2510
East Peoria, IL 61611-0510

Dear Mr. Weaver:

Nationally recognized testing laboratories evaluate safety features of electrical devices.

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 16, 1985

The Honorable George M. O'Brien
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman O'Brien:

Thank you for your letter of May 17, requesting a review of the safety features and the technical capabilities of the "Isolation Transformer Electronically Controlled (ITEC)" invention on behalf of your constituent, Arthr A. Kraus.

Application of 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S to design of industrial machinery

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 16, 2013

Mr. Robert Mason, R.A.
Code Compliance Manager (AHJ), Department of Code Administration
College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering
University at Albany-State University of New York
Suite B220, CESTM Building
277 Fuller Road
Albany, NY 12203

Dear Mr. Mason: