Personal Protective Equipment in Construction

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    89:100321-100346
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    Personal Protective Equipment in Construction
[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 239 (Thursday, December 12, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 100321-100346]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [wwww.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-29220]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1926

[Docket No.

Personal Protective Equipment in Construction

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    88:46706-46720
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 138 (Thursday, July 20, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 46706-46720]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-15285]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1926

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Occupational Exposure to Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds in Construction and Shipyard Sectors; Proposed Rule

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    84:53902-53954
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    Occupational Exposure to Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds in Construction and Shipyard Sectors; Proposed Rule
[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 195 (Tuesday, October 8, 2019)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 53902-53954]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-21038]



Vol. 84

Tuesday,

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Occupational Exposure to Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds in Construction and Shipyard Sectors

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    84:51377-51400
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    Occupational Exposure to Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds in Construction and Shipyard Sectors
[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 189 (Monday, September 30, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 51377-51400]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-21037]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Parts 1915 and 1926

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Additional Ambient Aerosol CNC Quantitative Fit Testing Protocols: Respiratory Protection Standard

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    84:50739-50756
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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 187 (Thursday, September 26, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 50739-50756]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-20686]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1910

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Respiratory protection.

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Note: The requirements applicable to construction work under this section are identical to those set forth at 29 CFR 1910.134 of this chapter.

Use of respirators for work in manholes.

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 10, 1975

Mr. Raymond G. Ritthamel
Director-Safety & Security
GPU Service Corporation
Post Office Box 1018
Reading, Pennsylvania 19603

Dear Mr. Ritthamel:

This is in response to your letter of February 18, 1975, with reference to work in manholes.

The rules quoted in your letter; i.e., 1926.956(a)(3)(i), (ii), and (iii), do not require the presence of emergency respiratory equipment in the immediate vicinity when work is being performed on underground lines.

Storage of flammable and/or combustible liquids.

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 23, 1994

Ms. Patricia H. Falls
Executive Vice President
Firstline Safety Management, Inc.
P.O. Box 230
Lovettsville, Virginia 22080

Dear Ms. Falls:

This is in response to your letter requesting an interpretation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards addressing the storage of flammable and/or combustible liquids, and use of "dust mask" type respirators in the construction industry. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.