Necessary training for laser equipment operators.

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 21, 1992

Ms. Regina Keenan
Training Coordinator
Carpenter Health & Safety Fund of
North America United
Brotherhood of Carpenters
101 Constitution Avenue N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001

Dear Ms. Keenan:

This is in response to your letter of April 8 requesting information about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training requirements for the use of Level 1 lasers. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.

Exclusive use of videotape training for construction workers.

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 3, 1999

Mr. Chip Macdonald
President
Best Safety
P.O. Box 4427
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866

Re: Sole use of video tapes to meet OSHA training requirements

Dear Mr. Macdonald:

Necessary precautions required to prevent entry into a swinging superstructure's radius.

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 16, 2003

Walter H. West
Safety & Health Systems, Inc.
462 Kingsley Avenue, Suite 201
Orange Park, FL 32073

Re: Whether the swing radius of an excavator has to be barricaded.

Dear Mr. West:

Building and Construction Trades Department - 04/06/2007

 

IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE THIRD CIRCUIT

BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
TRADES DEPARTMENT, AFL-CIO,
LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL
UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, and
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD
OF TEAMSTERS,

Petitioners,

v.

Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution; Electrical Protective Equipment; Corrections

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    79:56955-56962
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 185 (Wednesday, September 24, 2014)][Rules and Regulations][Pages 56955-56962]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-22148]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926

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