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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 7, 2003
Mr. Joseph C. Caldwell
Consultant
Government Liaison
Pipeline Safety Regulations
2111 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 700
Arlington, Virginia 22201
Re: What constitutes an acceptable means of locating underground utilities under 29 CFR 1926.651(b)(2) and (b)(3).
Dear Mr. Caldwell:
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 9, 1991
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 21, 1986
BYRON R. CHADWICK
Regional Administrator
JOHN B. MILES, JR., Director
Directorate of Field Operations
This is in response to your memorandum of January 28, on the above subject.
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 23, 1993
Ms. Suey Howe Director,
Federal Regulations
Associated Builders and
Contractors, Inc.
1300 North 17th, 8th Floor
Rosslyn, VA 22204
Dear Ms. Howe:
This is in response to your April 8 letter requesting an interpretation on the scope of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) confined space standard for general industry. 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.
June 4, 1979
Mr. Victor J. Greco
Regional Supervisor
Maryland Occupational
Safety and Health
4321 Hartwich Road #418
College Park, Maryland 20740
Dear Mr. Greco:
This is in response to your recent inquiry requesting an interpretation of our trenching requirements.
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, 1995
The Honorable Bill McCollum
605 East Robinson Street, Suite 650
Orlando, Florida 32801
Dear Congressman McCollum:
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.
November 19, 1991 [Reviewed November 22, 2017]
Mr. George Kennedy, C.S.P.
Director of Safety
National Utility Contractors Association
1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 606
Arlington, Virginia 22202-3283
Dear Mr. Kennedy:
This is in response to your September 25 request for an interpretation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's excavation standards addressing air sampling in trenches.
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.
November 18, 1975
Mr. William F. Driskill
Assistant Executive Director
The Associated General
Contractors of America, Incorporated
1330 Mercantile Bank Building
Dallas, Texas 75201
Dear Mr. Driskill:
This is in response to your letter of July 18, 1975, addressed to Mr. C. R. Holder, requesting clarification of certain Construction Standards. It also confirms your telephone conversation with a member of my staff.
