Asbestos Standard for Construction.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

March 28, 1996

Robert F. Duermit, Vice President
Colfax Corporation
2441 North Leavitt Street
Chicago, Illinois 60647

Dear Mr. Duermit:

Thank you for your letter of February 22, in which you requested an interpretation as to what class of work under the Asbestos Standard for Construction covers the removal of wallboard and joint compounds.

Numerous questions on the removal of asbestos containing gaskets

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.

November 10, 2011

Drew M. Garner, Jr.
President, Garner & Associates, Inc.
13027 Stiles Lane
Sugar Land, Texas 77478

Installing a barrier film over asbestos-containing flooring

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 21, 2014

Douglas R. Lawson, Ph.D., CIH
URS Corporation
1155 Elm St, Suite 401
Manchester, New Hampshire 03101

Dear Dr. Lawson:

Power Roof Cutter on a Built-up Roof.

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.

July 15, 1996

Mary T. Giguere, CIH
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Epidemiology
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687

Dear Ms. Giguere:

Thank you for your letter of June 8, regarding the use of a power roof cutter on a built-up roof. More specifically, you asked does the use of a powered roof cutter constitute non-intact work; therefore, requiring the supervisory five-day class.

Whether a specific brand of plastic sheeting meets the Asbestos 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.

March 5, 2010

Ms. Judith Seraphin, CEO
Global Wrap, LLC
218 Riberia St, Ste B
Saint Augustine, FL 32084

Dear Ms. Seraphin:

Requirements for personal protective equipment when removing asbestos-containing gaskets under OSHA's Asbestos standard for construction

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 6, 2009

Drew M. Garner, Jr.
President, Garner & Associates, Inc.
13027 Stiles Lane
Sugar Land, Texas 77478

Dear Mr. Garner:

Workers over PEL inside asbestos containments with all feasible controls

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.

July 30, 2001

Ms. Kerry L. Brewer
Environmental Health Services
P.O. Box 520595
Big Lake, AK 99652

Dear Ms. Brewer:

Thank you for your March 19 letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Directorate of Compliance Programs. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation only of the requirements discussed and may not be applicable to any question not delineated within your original correspondence. You asked that OSHA answer two questions based on your scenario.

Safe Buildings Alliance - 03/15/1995

IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT

_____________________________________________

SAFE BUILDINGS ALLIANCE,

       Petitioner,

                    v.                             No. 94-41222

THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, OCCUPATIONAL 
SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION,

       Respondent.

_____________________________________________

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT