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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.
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 14, 2024
Enjoli DeGrasse
Deputy Director, Industrial Initiatives
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
25 Louisiana Ave N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
Dear Enjoli DeGrasse:
This is in response to your March 18, 2024, letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in which you ask for clarification on OSHA’s authority to enforce sanitation standards, specifically pertaining to railroad track employees or roadway maintenance groups that are working along railroad tracks.
[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 86, Number 116 (Monday, June 21, 2021)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 32376-32628] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2021-12428] Vol. 86 Monday, No.
[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 195 (Tuesday, October 8, 2019)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 53902-53954] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2019-21038] Vol. 84 Tuesday, No.
[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 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 2, 1995
The Honorable Scott Klug
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515-4902
Dear Congressman Klug:
Thank you for your letter dated December 16, 1994, to Mr. Tadd Linsenmayer, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, on behalf of your constituent, Mr. John Reindl, regarding his inquiry about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policy on enforcing the provision for toilet facilities on construction and demolition sites. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.
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 10, 1994
MEMORANDUM FOR: EDWARD J. KASSAK
ARA, FSO, REGION VIII
FROM: ROY F. GURNHAM, DIRECTOR
OFFICE OF CONSTRUCTION AND MARITIME
COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE
SUBJECT: Application of 29 CFR 1926.51(f)
This is in response to your November 18 memorandum requesting guidance for the application of the washing facility requirements that were published on June 30 as part of the Incorporation of General Industry Safety and Health Standards Applicable to Construction Work.