OSHA's asbestos standard regulates working with materials containing less than 1 percent asbestos.

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 17, 1997

Leon Petrakis, Senior Scientist
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Associated Universities, Inc.
Post Office Box 5000
Upton, New York 11973-5000

Dear Mr. Petrakis:

Thank you for your letter of January 21, where you provided information on the development of a product that is applied to asbestos-containing fireproofing to reduce the asbestos content too less than one percent.

Clarification of the requirement for representative monitoring under the 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.

September 8, 1987

Mr. Frank M. Parker, III
President
Environmental Technologies, Inc.
304 Magnolia Boulevard
Magnolia, Texas 77355

Dear Mr. Parker:

This is in response to your inquiry to Mr. Barry J. White requesting a clarification of the requirement for representative monitoring under the asbestos standard for the construction industry (29 CFR 1926.1101). Please accept my apology for the delay in this reply.

Requirements for demolition operations involving material containing <1% asbestos.

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 13, 1999

Walter Chun, M.S., CSP, CHSP, CECM
OSHCON, INC.
P.O. Box 25850
Honolulu, Hawaii 96825-0850

Dear Mr. Chun:

This is in response to your October 9, 1998 request for clarification of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Construction Industry Asbestos Standard, 29 CFR 1926.1101. We apologize for the delay in our reply.

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:

Clarification of the terms street clothing and work clothing as used in the asbestos standard for construction 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.

August 17, 2010

Mr. Andrew Munro
CST Environmental, LP
404 North Berry Street
Brea, CA 92821-3104

Dear Mr. Munro: