Exclusion of arsenic-treated wood from OSHA's Inorganic Arsenic 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.

May 3, 2023

Maria Gomez
56 County Center Road
White Plains, NY 10607

Dear Ms. Gomez:

Hexavalent Chromium Standards for General Industry, Shipyard Employment, and Construction; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    88:13151-13153
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 41 (Thursday, March 2, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13151-13153]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04319]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Numbers Under the Paperwork Reduction Act

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    86:10997-10998
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 34 (Tuesday, February 23, 2021)]
    [Notices]
    [Pages 10997-10998]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 2021-03654]


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    DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

    Occupational Safety and Health Administration


    Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of the 
    Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Numbers Under the 
    Pape

Hexavalent Chromium Standards; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    84:57488-57490
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 207 (Friday, October 25, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57488-57490]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-23296]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Numbers Under the Paperwork Reduction Act

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    81:47437-47438
  • Title:
    Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Numbers Under the Paperwork Reduction Act 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 140 (Thursday, July 21, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47437-47438]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-17226]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Numbers Under the 
Paperwork Reduction Act

AGENCY: Occupational

Use of feasible engineering/work practice controls for exposure to Cr(VI) for welding in confined spaces; housekeeping and disposal of large/bulky waste materials.

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 31, 2007

Kathryn M. McMahon-Lohrer, Esquire
Kelley Drye Collier Shannon
Washington Harbour, Suite 400
3050 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007-5108

Dear Ms. McMahon-Lohrer:

OSHA has no authority to ban use of hexavalent chromium.

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.