Asbestos training for removing asphaltic coatings from utility pipes

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 19 2014

Mr. Michael Panepresso
Criterion Laboratories, Inc.
3370 Progress Drive, Suite J
Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020

Dear Mr. Panepresso:

Evaluation of X-rays and pulmonary function tests for early diagnosis of lung disease.

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 4, 1985

Mr. Milan Racic
Health and Safety Director
Allied Industrial Workers of America
A.I.W. Building
3520 West Oklahoma Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53215

Dear Mr. Racic:

Your letter to Assistant Secretary Rowland dated December 12, 1984, recommending a field Instruction addressing the evaluation of X-rays and pulmonary function tests and relaying information to employees was forwarded to the Directorate of Technical Support for response. We apologize for the delay in responding.

How the Exposure to Asbestos standard regulates activities that involve "thin-layered" asbestos-containing paint.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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.

April 25, 1997

Mr. James Prarat
Assistant Director of Environmental Department
Karl R. Rohrer Associates, Inc.
3810 Ridgewood Road
Akron, Ohio 44321-1698

Dear Mr. Prarat:

Professional liability insurance for asbestos abatement consultants.

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.

August 6, 1986

The Honorable Quentin M. Burdick
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510

Dear Senator Burdick:

This is in response to your letter of July 7, concerning your constituents, Mr. Glen R. Winter and Ms. Lynn Lammer of Midwest Asbestos Consultants, Inc., in Fargo, North Dakota. These individuals expressed concern about the extreme difficulties asbestos abatement consultants are experiencing in obtaining professional liability insurance at an affordable price.

High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filters for Vacuum Cleaning.

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 6, 1990

 

 

Portam Process asbestos abatement equipment use for asbestos removal.

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.

 

Negative exposure assessment for 1926.1101.

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.

December 4, 1995

Kenneth H. Mueller, Esq.
Greentree Consulting Incorporated
163 Stockton Street
Highstown, New Jersey 08520

Dear Mr. Mueller:

The use of "pipe cases" manufactured by Therm-Equip, Inc., in lieu of standard glove bags.

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.

December 15, 1995

Gary Thibodeaux
Regional Safety Manager
National Service Cleaning Corporation
1201 Childers
Orange, Texas 77630

Dear Mr. Thibodeaux:

Thank you for you letter of November 8, proposing the use of "pipe cases" manufactured by Therm-Equip, Inc., in lieu of standard glove bags. You stated that "pipe cases" have the same characteristics of a glove bag but are designed for the removal of asbestos from high-temperature (up to 700 degrees F) pipes and ducts.

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.

January 24, 1996

Ms. Lisa K. Rushton
Hopping, Green, Sams and Smith
Professional Association
Attorneys and Counselors
123 South Calhoun Street
Post Office Box 6526
Tallahassee, Florida 32314

Dear Ms. Rushton:

Thank you for your letter of September 29, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Asbestos Standard (29 CFR 1910.1001 and 29 CFR 1926.1101).

You requested specific clarification on three issues related to the asbestos standard, which will be addressed in the order in which they were presented.

Training requirements of the competent person for class II roofing work.

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 2, 1996

John Curran, Manager
Health Hazard Control Branch
North Carolina Department
of Environmental, Health
and Natural Resources
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687

Dear Mr. Curran:

Thank you for your letter of November 30, 1995, regarding the training requirements of the competent person for class II roofing work as addressed in the asbestos standard for the Construction Industry (29 CFR 1926.1101)