Construction of aboveground storage tanks and confined space; §§1926.21(b)(6) and 1910.146; General duty clause

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, 2006

John E. Williams III
Pasadena Tank Corporation
15915 Jacintoport Boulevard
Houston, TX 77015

Dear Mr. Williams:

This is in response to the January 18, 2006, letter you sent to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, inquiring about the applicability of confined space requirements to aboveground storage tank construction. We apologize for the delay in our response.

We have paraphrased your questions as follows:

Application of the multi-employer policy to particular construction standards.

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.

February 6, 2012

Michael J. Frenzel, CSP
Associated Safety Consultants, Inc.
9613 Interline Avenue, Suite D
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809

Dear Mr. Frenzel:

OSHA Training Standards Policy Statements

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.

U.S. Department of Labor

Assistant Secretary for
Occupational Safety and Health
Washington, D.C. 20210

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April 28, 2010

Confined Spaces in Construction; Final Rule

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    80:25365-25526
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 85 (Monday, May 4, 2015)][Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 25365-25526]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-08843]


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