Glove bag use.

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 22,1996

Construction Asbestos 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.

September 3, 1997

Mr. Gayle E. Anderson
Manager, Corporate Marketing and Sales
Reliable Environmental Management and Services, Inc.
2500 W. 31st Street, Suite G-2
Lawrence, Kansas 66047

Dear Mr. Anderson:

This is in response to your letter of February 3, addressed to Mr. Michael Connors, Regional Administrator, Chicago Regional Office of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). You wrote your letter to obtain answers to questions you have pertaining to the Construction Asbestos Standard, 29 CFR 1926.1101.

Responsibility of each person involved in Class I glovebag removal operations.

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.

September 18, 1997

The Honorable Russell D. Feingold
United States Senator
8383 Greenway Boulevard
Middleton, Wisconsin 59582

Dear Senator Feingold:

Thank you for your letter of April 30, on behalf of your constituent, Mr. Saeid Rahmanpanah, regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) clarification of 29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(5)(ii)(B)(9) in the construction asbestos standard. Please accept our apology for the delay in this response.

Routine asbestos inspections, bulk sampling activities, and training with regards to specific provisions in the Occupational Exposure to Asbestos 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.

October 31, 1997

[Name Withheld]

Dear [Name Withheld]:

In multi-story buildings "employee notice" requirement of asbestos 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.

March 19, 1996

James E. Laitta, Sr.
Safety/Loss Prevention Coordinator
The Union Memorial Hospital
201 E. University Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21218-2895

Dear Mr. Laitta:

This is in reply to your letter, dated February 2, 1996, to John Miles in OSHA's Office of Compliance Programs. Your letter was referred to this office for response.

Building and/or facility owner notification 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.

February 21, 1996

Ms. Sandra L. Wiseman
Project Engineer
MERCK Manufacturing Division
Merck & Co., Inc.
Post Office Box 4
West Point, Pennsylvania 19486-0004

Dear Ms. Wiseman:

This is in response to your letter of September 14, 1995, regarding building and/or facility owner notification requirements in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) General Industry Asbestos Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1001, and Construction Asbestos Standard, 29 CFR 1926.1101.

Sheetrock and joint compound.

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.

 

Classification of asbestos work for employees performing asbestos inspections and obtaining bulk samples.

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 28, 1997

Mr. Clifford Frey
Project Scientist
Malcolm Pirnie, Inc.
104 Corporate Park Drive
Box 751
White Plains, New York 10602-0751

Dear Mr. Frey:

Compliance with OSHA's Asbestos Standard - Composite Bulk Samples.

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 7, 1997

OSHA Asbestos 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.

February 5, 1997

Mr. Paul Cotter
Assistant Director
Texas Tech University
Post Office Box 41090
Lubbock, Texas 79409-1090

Dear Mr. Cotter:

This is in response to your letter dated October 12, 1996, where you requested clarification of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Asbestos standard. To avoid excessive delays in providing answers to your questions, one of my staff recently discussed with you by telephone the sections about which you inquired. This letter is a follow-up to that conversation.