"De minimis violation" status is accorded to power lasers used in the construction industry.

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.

October 21, 1992

Mr. Jamie Williamson
Product Manager
Spectra-Physics Laserplane, Inc.
5475 Kellenburger Road
Dayton, Ohio 45424-1099

Dear Mr. Williamson:

This is in further response to your September 23 letter requesting that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) grant "de minimis violation" status in regard to the provisions of 29 CFR 1926.54 for your two laser models referred to as the PlumbPlane Vertical Alignment Systems.

Degree of hazard associated with low power lasers in construction industry.

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 17, 1992

Mr. L.G. Zaitz
AGL Corporation
P.O. Box 139
Jacksonville, Arizona 72076

Dear Mr. Zaitz:

Your July 9 letter to Mr. John Martonik, Deputy Director of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Directorate of Health Standards Programs, has been forwarded to this office for response. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry about OSHA's policy regarding Class I lasers.

Class I lasers.

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 12, 1993

Mr. Roy O'Connor
National Sales Manager
Topcon America Corporation
65 West Century Road
Paramus, NJ 07652

Dear Mr. O'Connor:

This is in response to your May 27 letter requesting a letter of interpretation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations addressing class I lasers. I apologize for the delay in responding to your request.

Interpretation on construction standard for lasers.

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 1, 1982

Mr. William C. Pohl
Quality Assurance Manager
Construction Systems Division
Spectra-Physics
3333 North First Street
San Jose, California 95134

Dear Mr. Pohl:

This is in response to your letter of November 17, concerning the OSHA construction industry standard for laser use (29 CFR 1926.54).