Response to Freedom of Information Act request for standards and guidelines related to working around aircraft.

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 29, 1988

Ms. Lisa Smith Sanders
Spriggs, Bode & Hollingsworth
Attorneys and Counselors
1015 Fifteenth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005-2686

Dear Ms. Sanders:

Your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request of February 22, addressed to the Directorate of Health Standards, for standards, guidelines or other information regarding noise generated by aircraft, worker exposure to jet fuel emission, worker exposure to high noise levels and other substances has been forwarded to this office for reply.

Hearing conservation: referrals, financial responsibility, and documentation.

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 2, 1998

Ms. Debra A. Rowland
Occupational Medicine of York (OMY)
Mobile Medical Testing
Commerce Commons #312
2180 White Street
York, PA 17404-4900

Dear Ms. Rowland:

This is in response to your letter of April 14, addressed to the Department of Labor. Your letter, which was sent to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), for response, requested clarification of several provisions the OSHA noise standard and required medical referrals. We will repeat each of your questions and follow with an answer.

Occupational noise exposure standard affords protection to landscape service industry employees

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 19, 1999

The Honorable Robert Wexler
United States House of Representatives
2500 North Military Trail
Suite 100
Boca Raton, FL 33431

Dear Congressman Wexler:

OSHA's rationale for the noise exposure PEL.

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.

 

OSHA policy regarding PEL adjustments for extended work shifts.

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 10, 1999

 

 

 

Noise standards applicable to Metra are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Railroad Administration.

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 10, 1985

Mr. Richard D. Miller
420 Fulton
Elgin, Illinois 60120

Dear Mr. Miller:

This is in response to your letter of August 7, which was referred to this office by Senator Paul Simon. In your letter you expressed concern about the permissible exposure limit set forth in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) standard for occupational noise exposure (29 CFR 1910.95). Please excuse the delay in responding.

Some employers have banned portable stereo 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 15, 1985

Mr. Dale Fischer
President
Farwest Steel Corporation
2000 Henderson Avenue
Eugene, OR 97440

Dear Mr. Fischer:

This is in response to your letter of July 23, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) commenting on the wide-spread use of lightweight portable stereo headsets and questioning their possible safety liabilities and their possible damaging effects on the ear.

Committing a de minimis violation when using an insert earphone designated as ER-3A.

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 29, 1991

Mr. Claud Gingrich
L. A. Motley and Company
1800 K Street, N.W., Suite 1000
Washington, D.C. 20006

Dear Mr. Gingrich:

Standard applicable to two point suspension scaffolds and power platforms used in window cleaning and to hazards in refrigeration plants.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

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.

July 16, 1985

Mr. Arnold Lever
Finda's Hotel
84 Bury Old Road
Cheethem
Manchester 8
England

Dear Mr. Lever:

Thank you for your letter of July 1 to the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) regarding safety standards for window cleaners and workers in refridgeration plants.

Questions and answers relative to the noise 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.

CPL 2-2.35A
May 8, 1984

MEMORANDUM FOR:  REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS

FROM:            JOHN B. MILES, JR., Director
                 Directorate of Field Operations

SUBJECT:         Region III's Supplement to Noise Policy

For your information, I am forwarding to you the attached questions and answers relative to the noise policy which were developed by the Philadelphia Regional Office and reviewed by my staff.

If appropriate, please forward a copy of the attachment to the State designee.

 

Attachment (see next page)