De Minimis for Absence of a Flame Arrestor Screen in a Safety Can

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OSHA Instruction STD 3-4.1A Sept. 16, 1980 Office of Compliance Programming

SUBJECT: De Minimis for Absence of a Flame Arrestor Screen in a Safety Can

A. Purpose. This instruction establishes that the absence of a flame arrestor screen in the pouring or spout of a safety can is treated as de minimis.

B. Scope. This instruction applies OSHA-wide.

C. Cancellation. OSHA Instruction STD 3-4.1, June 17, 1980, is canceled.

Requirements for storage and handling of gasoline on a construction site.

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 29, 2004

Mr. Dennis Vance
Dennis Vance, LLC
711 Low Gap Road
Princeton, WV 24740

Re: 29 CFR 1926.152(a), (f), and (g); §1926.155(a) and (l); and STD 3-4.1A

Dear Mr. Vance: