DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Parts 1910, 1915 and 1926

[Docket No. H-071B]

Occupational Exposure to Methylene Chloride

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Labor.

ACTION: Proposed rule; limited reopening of the rulemaking record.

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Connecticut State Standards; Approval

1. Background

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Parts 1910, 1915, and 1926

RIN: 1218-AB25

Occupational Exposure to Asbestos

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor.

ACTION: Final rule; extension of start-up dates for compliance.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Parts 1910, 1915, and 1926

[Docket No. H-049]

RIN 1218-0099

Respiratory Protection; Proposed Rule

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.

ACTION: Extension of date for filing of testimony and evidence before the public hearing.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1915

[Docket No. S-050]

Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Labor.

ACTION: Final rule; correction.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Parts 1910, 1915, and 1926

[Docket No. H-049]

RIN 1218-0099

Respiratory Protection; Proposed Rule

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.

ACTION: Extension of date for filing of comments by testifiers.

Abstract:
Revision of recordkeeping requirements for tests, inspections, and
maintenance checks to minimize the paperwork burdens imposed on
employers. The revised provisions require that the employer prepare
a certification record, at the time the work is done, which includes
the date the test, inspection, or maintenance check was performed;
the signature of the person who performed the work; and the identity
of the equipment or machinery that was inspected or tested.

Abstract:
Schedules an informal public hearing concerning the proposed
revision of certain recordkeeping requirements in 1915 for tests,
inspections and maintenance checks. Under the proposal, compliance
with the substantive requirements would be certified by the employer
instead of keeping documented with written records (51 FR 312,
January 3, 1986). Notices of intention to appear at the informal
public hearing must be postmarked by April 1, 1986. Testimony and
all evidence which will be offered into the hearing record must be
received by April 8, 1986.

Abstract:
Recordkeeping requirements for tests, inspections, and maintenance
checks. Existing recordkeeping requirements will be minimized by
allowing the employer to certify that regulatory requirements have
been met. Revises 1915.113(b)(1), Shackles and Hooks; 1915.172(d),
Portable Air Receivers and Other Unfired Pressure Vessels. Written
comments, objections, and requests for a hearing must be postmarked
by March 4, 1986.

Abstract:
As of May 25, 1986 OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 1910.
1200, will be applicable to all employment in SIC Classifications 20
through 39, which includes ship building and ship repairing
employment. As of that date, shipbuilding and ship repairing will no
longer be covered by 1915.97(a)-(d). Since shipbreaking is included
in SIC Code 44 and is not currently covered under the scope of
1910.1200, the shipbreaking segment of the industry will continue to
be covered by 1915.97(a), (b), and (d).