Respiratory Protection Standard: Interim Enforcement Policy.

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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 13, 1998

Application of 1926.800 to lone employees working underground in a tunnel or shaft connected to a tunnel.

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 3, 2001

Mr. Craig Jorsch
Safety Coordinator
International Union Operating Engineers, Local 150
20959 West Lockport Road
Plainfield, IL 60544

Re: §1926.800(c) and 1926.800(f)(5); Employees working alone in a tunnel or a shaft connected to a tunnel

Dear Mr. Jorsch:

Respirator requirements for employees wearing facial hair for religious reasons.

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 8, 2002

Kelsay D. Patterson, Esquire
The Law Office of Kelsay D. Patterson
3250 Mary Street, Suite 302
Coconut Grove, FL 33133

Dear Attorney Patterson:

Emergency medical services on construction sites

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 2, 2005

Daniel J. Roth
411 N. Windsor Drive
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004

Re: Emergency medical services on construction sites

Dear Mr. Roth:

We are in receipt of your correspondence dated May 26 and September 21, 2004, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding a number of issues related to emergency medical services on construction sites.

Methylenedianiline (MDA) Standard for Construction (29 CFR 1926.60); Extension of the Office of Management of Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information-Collection (Paperwork) Requirements.

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    65:11086-11087
  • Title:

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. ICR-1218-0183 (2000)]

Methylenedianiline (MDA) Standard for Construction (29 CFR 1926.60); Extension of the Office of Management of Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information-Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

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

ACTION: Notice of an opportunity for public comment.

Controlled Negative Pressure REDON Fit Testing Protocol

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    68:33887-33894
  • Title:

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1910

[Docket No. H-049D]

RIN 1218-AC05

Controlled Negative Pressure REDON Fit Testing Protocol

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

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking and request for comments.

Additional Quantitative Fit-Testing Protocols for the Respiratory Protection Standard

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    74:3526-3534
  • Title:
[Federal Register: January 21, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 12)][Proposed Rules]               [Page 3526-3534]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1910

[Docket No.

Standards Improvement Project--Phase IV

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    77:72781-72783
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 235 (Thursday, December 6, 2012)][Proposed Rules][Pages 72781-72783]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-29514]

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926

[Docket No.

Confined Spaces in Construction; Final Rule

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    80:25365-25526
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 85 (Monday, May 4, 2015)][Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 25365-25526]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-08843]


Vol. 80

Monday,

No.

Standards Improvement Project-Phase IV; Proposed Rule

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    81:68504-68685
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 192 (Tuesday, October 4, 2016)][Proposed Rules][Pages 68504-68685]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-19454]


Vol. 81

Tuesday,

No.