Approval requirements for replacement, modification, repair, or rehabilitation of electrical utilization 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.

August 10, 2005

Mr. Jerry L. Brust
Crowe & Dunlevy
20 N. Broadway, Suite 1800
Oklahoma City, OK 73102-8273

Dear Mr. Brust:

Acceptability of using a light switch as a disconnecting means for the electrical lockout/tagout 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.

October 27, 2005

Mr. Carl Morgan
Los Alamos National Laboratory
P.O. Box 698
Los Alamos, NM 87544

Dear Mr. Morgan:

The definition of "Readily accessible" does not necessarily preclude the locking of electrical panels, provided those needing ready access are provided a key or lock combination.

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.

October 24, 2005

Mr. Jimmy Hill
Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate
Industrial Safety Department
Marshall Space Flight Center
Huntsville, AL 35812

Dear Mr. Hill:

Approval of employee-furnished equipment for use in hazardous locations; definition of "electric utilization 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.


July 24, 2006

Mr. Glen P. Gordon
Roux Associates, Inc.
25 Corporate Dr, Ste 230
Burlington, MA 01803

NRTL requirements for shielding gas regulators.

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 24, 2012

Mr. David Pryor
Director of Engineering, Global Gas Equipment
Thermadyne Operations Center
P.O. Drawer 1007
2800 Airport Road
Denton, Texas 76207

Dear Mr. Pryor:

Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories; Supplier's Declaration of Conformity

  • Publication Date:
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  • Fed Register #:
    73:62327-62339
  • Title:
[Federal Register: October 20, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 203)][Notices]               [Page 62327-62339]
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Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories; Supplier's Declaration of Conformity

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    75:79035-79048
  • Title:
[Federal Register: December 17, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 242)][Notices]               [Page 79035-79048]
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Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution; Electrical Protective Equipment; Corrections

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  • Fed Register #:
    79:56955-56962
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 185 (Wednesday, September 24, 2014)][Rules and Regulations][Pages 56955-56962]
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