Shower requirements for the Lead in Construction Standard.

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 5, 1995

Mr. Richard Hayes, President
Hayes Environmental Services, Inc.
5727 Airport Highway, Suite A
Toledo, Ohio 43615

Dear Mr. Hayes:

This letter is in response to your questions concerning shower requirements for the Lead in Construction Standard and the acceptance of Underwriter's Laboratory (UL) approved safety cans on construction and general industry sites. Your letter raised the following questions which are addressed below:

Showers and the Lead in Construction Standard:

Interim interpertation concerning Type-CE respirators used in abrasive blasting that are manufactured by the E.D. Bullard Company, Models 77 and 88.

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 30, 1995

Compliance with medical surveillance requirements for lead exposure during hazardous waste site operations.

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.

June 13, 1995

David L. Mummert, CIH
Director, Health and Safety
OHM Corporation
Post Office Box 551
Findlay, Ohio 45839

Dear Mr. Mummert:

Employee notification as covered under 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(8)(i).

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.

April 4, 1995

Gerard Arrotti, C.I.H.
Galson Corporation
10 Skyline Drive
Hawthorne, New York 10532

Dear Mr. Arrotti:

Request for interpretation of the final lead in construction.

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.

December 16, 1994

MEMORANDUM FOR: PATRICIA K. CLARK

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR

THROUGH: JOHN B. MILES, JR., DIRECTOR DIRECTORATE OF COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS

FROM: RUTH E. MCCULLY, DIRECTOR OFFICE OF HEALTH COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE

SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR INTERPRETATION OF THE INTERIM FINAL LEAD IN CONSTRUCTION STANDARD

Corrective Change to the Lead in Construction Compliance Directive, CPL 2-2.58.

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.

December 5, 1994

Application of OSHA's health 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.

July 15, 1996

Mr. Daniel B. Walker, Jr.
Vice President
Marketing UNI-SERVE, INC.
55th Street & V.R.R.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15201

Dear Mr. Walker:

This letter is to confirm the discussion at the May 1 meeting attended by staff from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Solicitor of Labor (SOL). The meeting was attended by Carol Jones from OSHA's Directorate of Health Standards Programs (DHSP), Doug Ray from OSHA's Directorate of Compliance Programs (DCP) and Edith Nash from SOL.

The biological monitoring requirements under the Final Rule for Lead.

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.

March 4, 1996

Sanford D. Zelnick, Ltd. Col., USAF, MC
Chief, Occupational Medicine
HQ AFMO/SGOE
110 Luke Avenue, Room 400
Bolling AFB, DC 20332-7050

Dear Lt. Col. Zelnick:

This is in response to your letter dated October 12, 1995, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding the biological monitoring requirements under the Final Rule for Lead, 29 CFR 1910.1025(j)(2) and the Interim Final Rule for Lead in Construction, 29 CFR 1926.62(j)(2). I apologize for the long delay in our response.

Calculation methods used under the air contaminants standard for extended work shifts.

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.

 

Additional Enforcement Policy Change for Respiratory Protection Required for Abrasive Blasting.

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.

March 31, 1997