Guards for the moving parts of farm equipment and the feasibility of interlocks.

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 14, 1983

Honorable Larry J. Hopkins
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Hopkins:

This is in response to your letter of March 22, 1983, concerning shields on the moving parts of farm machinery.

Clarification of the classification of the aquaculture industries for OSHA enforcement purposes.

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 28, l982

George S. Lockwood, Chairman
California Aquaculture Association
P. O. Box 110
Monterey, California 93942

Dear Mr. Lockwood:

This is in response to your requests for a clarification of the classification of the aquaculture industries for OSHA enforcement purposes. Please accept my apology for the delay in our reply.

OSHA is neither geared nor authorized to evaluate or approve designs and specifications or equipment.

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, 1976

Mr. William D. Casey
Casey Electric Service
P. O. Box 115
Marked Tree, Arkansas 72365

Dear Mr. Casey:

Your letter of June 16, 1976 to our Little Rock Area Office was forwarded to this office for reply.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is neither geared nor authorized to evaluate or approve designs and specifications of equipment. However, I will offer the following comments.

The OSHA standards applicable to agricultural operations are:

Electronic Certification of Training

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 22, 2014

William K. Principe
Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLP
Suite 2400
230 Peachtree Street, NW
Atlanta, Georgia 20201-1557

Dear Mr. Principe:

Thank you for your letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for a clarification of OSHA's training standards. This constitutes OSHA's interpretation only of the requirements discussed and may not be applicable to any question not delineated within your original correspondence.

Your questions are paraphrased below and our responses follow.

Notification of standard action, final rule; corrections and technical amendments.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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 22, 1996

Policy Background on the Temporary Worker Initiative Posted

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, 2014 MEMORANDUM FOR: REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS

THROUGH: DOROTHY DOUGHERTY
Deputy Assistant Secretary FROM: THOMAS GALASSI, DIRECTOR
DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS SUBJECT: Policy Background on the Temporary Worker Initiative

Office of Management and Budget Control Numbers Under the Paperwork Reduction Act

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    61:5507-5510
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

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Office of Management and Budget Control Numbers Under the Paperwork Reduction Act

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Labor.

ACTION: Final rule.

Puerto Rico State Standards; Notice of Approval

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    62:25668-25671
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Puerto Rico State Standards; Notice of Approval

1. Background

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