Product endorsement policy and telephone headsets.

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.

AUG 24 1990

Eric A. Sisco, Esq. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius 801 South Grand Avenue Los Angeles, California 90017-3189

Re: Telephone Headsets

Dear Mr. Sisco:

I am writing to formally respond to questions you raised in the course of a discussion we had on August 21, 1990. Your questions pertained to the general policy of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on product endorsement, and application of the occupational noise exposure standard to telephone headsets.

Clarification of approval requirements for equipment to classify underground construction operations as potentially gassy

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 27, 1991

MEMORANDUM FOR:     GILBERT J. SAULTER,
                   Regional Administrator

FROM:               PATRICIA K. CLARK, Director 
                   Directorate of Compliance Programs

SUBJECT:            Interpretation of 29 CFR 1926.800 (h)(1)-(3) and 29 CFR
                   1926.800(u)

This is in response to your memorandum of February 12, in which you request a clarification of enforcement policy regarding underground construction, as regulated at 29 CFR 1926.800.

NRTL accreditation of an existing approved lab and a lab with which it has merged.

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 21, 1993

Mr. Spencer P. Grieco
Vice President, U.S. Operations
American Gas Association Laboratories
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44131

Dear Mr. Grieco:

Thank you for your letter of April 2, addressed to the former Acting Assistant Secretary Dorothy L. Strunk requesting that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration expand your nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) recognition. Your letter was forwarded to the Directorate of Technical Support for response.

Presence Sensing Palm Button Devices (PSPBD).

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 5, 1992

Mr. Melvin L. Henry
Electrical Supervisor
Gasbarre Products, Inc.
P.O. Box 1022
Dubois, Pennsylvania 15801


Dear Mr. Henry:

Thank you for your inquiry of May 4, addressed to Tony Rizzo, Assistant Area Director in Erie, Pennsylvania, asking if Presence Sensing Palm Button Devices (PSPBD) can be used in place of spring-loaded two-hand control devices.

Aerial apparatus and ground ladders.

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 22, 1991

Mr. Delmar Dahl
Manager, Technical Services
American Test Center
3540 Hoffman Road East
St. Paul, Minnesota 55110

Dear Mr. Dahl

This is in response to your letter of October 2, addressed to Mr. Ray Donnelly, Director of the Office of General Industry Compliance Assistance. The question posed in your letter and the corresponding reply follow.

Question:

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.

Component evaluation and UL's MOU Third Party Test Data Program.

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 22, 1996

Keith Mowry
Manager - Accreditation &
International Affairs
Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
333 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062

Dear Mr. Mowry:

Thank you for your letter of September 8, 1995, regarding component evaluation and UL's MOU Third Party Test Data Program. I apologize for the delay in response, caused by a heavier than normal workload and the Federal Government shutdowns.

National Recognized Testing Laboratory 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.

April 6, 1988

Electrical equipment approved by a NRTL is acceptable to OSHA.

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 [11], 2004

Mr. Mark Pendlebury
President
Penmar Automation, Inc.
1151 Gorham Street, Unit 18
Newmarket, Ontario, Canada L3Y 7V1

Dear Mr. Pendlebury:

Workplace use of electrical equipment designated as "Household Use Only" and recordkeeping requirements.

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, 2003

Mr. Lawrence A. Gingerich, President
Proactive Environmental Inc.
24275 Potter Ridge Rd.
Creola, OH 45622

Dear Mr. Gingerich: