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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 169 (Friday, August 30, 2024)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 70698-71073] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2024-14824] Vol. 89 Friday, No.
[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 205 (Wednesday, October 27, 2021)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 59309-59326] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2021-23250] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29 CFR Parts 1910, 1915, 1917, 1918, 1926, and 1928 [Docket No.
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 1, 2021
[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 189 (Monday, September 30, 2019)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 51377-51400] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2019-21037] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29 CFR Parts 1915 and 1926 [Docket No.
OSHA Instruction STD 3-1.1 June 22, 1987 Office of Construction and Maritime Compliance Assistance
SUBJECT: Citation Policy Regarding 29 CFR 1926.20, 29 CFR 1926.21 and Related General Safety and Health Provisions
A. Purpose. This instruction clarifies the citation policy for 29 CFR 1926.20, General Safety and Health Provisions, 29 CFR 1926.21. Safety Training and Education, 29 CFR 1926.23, First Aid and Medical Attention, and 29 CFR 1904.2, Recordkeeping Requirements.
B. Scope. This instruction applies OSHA-wide.
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 7, 1975
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 18, 1993
Mr. Garland E. Whitworth
Director of Safety and Education
Southern Illinois Builders Association
Post Office Box 739
Belleville, Illinois 62222-0739
Dear Mr. Whitworth:
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, 1992
Wayne Romsos
Director of Safety and Human Resources
Brown Minneapolis Tank
PO Box 64670
St. Paul, Minnesota 55164
RE: Letter on Welding and Noise
Dear Mr. Romsos,
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 23, 1993
Ms. Suey Howe Director,
Federal Regulations
Associated Builders and
Contractors, Inc.
1300 North 17th, 8th Floor
Rosslyn, VA 22204
Dear Ms. Howe:
This is in response to your April 8 letter requesting an interpretation on the scope of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) confined space standard for general industry. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.
