Glove bag requirements for outdoor removal of intact and non-intact asbestos-containing gaskets under 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.


November 9, 2007

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

Dear Mr. Garner:

Classification of removal of asbestos-containing gaskets; requirement to conduct removal in a "glove bag."

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.

 

 

Refresher training requirements for Class III asbestos work and training for excavations disturbing soil with ACM.

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 10, 2008

Mr. Edward Kolodziej
Mr. Brian Williams
ATC Associates, Inc.
73 William Franks Drive
West Springfield, MA 01089

Dear Mr. Kolodziej and Mr. Williams:

Requirements for tapping or tying-in to asbestos containing cement water pipes 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.



May 29, [2007]

Robert J. Prejeant, Esquire
240 Barrow Street
P.O. Box 669
Houma, Louisiana 70361-0669

Dear Mr. Prejeant:

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

American Iron and Steel Institute - 03/29/1997

IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT
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ASBESTOS INFORMATION ASSOCIATION/

NORTH AMERICA
Petitioner,

v. No. 94-41097

ROBERT B. REICH,
SECRETARY OF LABOR,
Respondent.
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AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE,
Petitioner,

v. No. 96-60006

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION,
Respondent.
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AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE,