Field Sanitation; Final Rule

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OSHA Instruction STP 2-1.138 Office of State Programs

Subject: Field Sanitation; Final Rule

A. Purpose. This instruction informs the Regions and State designees that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a final rule, which amends Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1928, by adding a new final occupational safety and health standard entitled "Field Sanitation" (1928.110).

B. Scope. This instruction applies OSHA-wide.

Guidelines for Implementing the Field Sanitation Standard.

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OSHA Instruction CPL 2-2.42 June 22, 1992 Office of General Industry Compliance Assistance

Subject: Guidelines for Implementing the Field Sanitation Standard

A. PURPOSE. This instruction provides guidelines for the inspection of agricultural establishments covered by the Field Sanitation Standard, 29 CFR 1928.110.

B. SCOPE. This instruction applies OSHA-wide.

C. REFERENCES.

Applicability of the Field Sanitation 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.

November 6, 1989

The Field Sanitation 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, 1989

Dr. William H. McBeath
Executive Director
American Public Health Association
1015 Fifteenth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005

Dear Dr. McBeath:

This is in response to your letter of August 9, to Secretary of Labor Elizabeth H. Dole, in which you requested that OSHA reconsider its interpretation of the scope of coverage provisions of the Field Sanitation Standard (29 CFR 1928.110).

Policy change regarding the scope of coverage of the field sanitation 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, 1989

The issuance of citations by OSHA to A. Gustaf Bryngelson of Rupert, Idaho.

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.

 

Field Sanitation 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.

October 31, 1991

Mr. D. Michael Hancock
Executive Director
Farmworker Justice Fund, Inc.
Suite 210
2001 S Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20009

Dear Mr. Hancock:

Thank you for your letter of August 29, in which you expressed concerns about the enforcement of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Field Sanitation Standard and the issuance of the proposed field sanitation compliance directive.

Field Sanitation 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.

April 25, 1994

Ms. Shelley Davis
Farmworker Justice Fund, Inc.
2001 S Street, N. W.
Washington, D.C. 20009

Dear Ms. Davis:

OSHA regulation on "piped" potable water supply.

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 10, 1997

Mr. Kevin Kraft, President
Kraft Gardens
600 South Powerline Road
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442

Dear Mr. Kraft:

This is in response to your letter dated March 14, to U.S. Senator Connie Mack regarding your concern about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation on "piped" potable water supply. Senator Mack has forwarded your letter to me for a response.