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:

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:

MET Laboratories, Inc.: Applications for Expansion of Recognition

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    82:60053-60054
  • Title:

  [Federal Register Volume 82, Number 241 (Monday, December 18, 2017)]
  [Notices]
  [Pages 60053-60054]
  From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
  [FR Doc No: 2017-27123]


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Canadian Standards Association: Application for Expansion of Recognition and Proposed Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    82:60051-60053
  • Title:
  [Federal Register Volume 82, Number 241 (Monday, December 18, 2017)]
  [Notices]
  [Pages 60051-60053]
  From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
  [FR Doc No: 2017-27122]


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Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    82:56270-56271
  • Title:
  [Federal Register Volume 82, Number 227 (Tuesday, November 28, 2017)]
  [Notices]
  [Pages 56270-56271]
  From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
  [FR Doc No: 2017-25570]


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TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition and Notice of Voluntary Reduction in Scope

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    82:49043-49045
  • Title:
  [Federal Register Volume 82, Number 203 (Monday, October 23, 2017)]
  [Notices]
  [Pages 49043-49045]
  From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
  [FR Doc No: 2017-22866]


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