Applicability of Field Sanitation Standard to Reforestation Activities.

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 30, 1990

MEMORANDUM FOR: LINDA R. ANKU

 

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR

THROUGH: LEO CAREY, DIRECTOR OFFICE OF FIELD PROGRAMS

FROM: PATRICIA K. CLARK DIRECTOR DESIGNATE DIRECTORATE OF COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS

SUBJECT: Applicability of Field Sanitation Standard to Reforestation Activities

Interpretation of 1928.110(a) defining "Field Worker".

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 6, 1989

MEMORANDUM FOR: BYRON R. CHADWICK
               REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR

THROUGH:        LEO CAREY, DIRECTOR
               OFFICE OF FIELD PROGRAMS

FROM:           THOMAS J. SHEPICH, DIRECTOR
               DIRECTORATE OF COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS

SUBJECT:        Interpretation of 29 CFR 1928.110(a)

This is in response to the questions contained in your memorandum of February 1988. The questions are answered in the order in which they were presented.

Field sanitation standard requirements; OSHA does not approve products.

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, 1999

Ron Oxentenko
Eller & Sons Trees Inc.
2153 Highway 200
Trout Creek, Montana 59784

Dear Mr. Oxentenko:

Agricultural operations: OSHA enforcement limitations and standards.

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.

December 2, 1999

The Honorable Jo Ann Emerson
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington DC 20515

Attn: Serena Lowe

Dear Congresswoman Emerson:

Thank you for your October 26, 1999 letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Assistant Secretary. You forwarded a letter from Nancy Anderson of Cape Girardeau, Missouri regarding safety regulations for farm workers.

The requirements for washing facilities on construction jobsites.

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 20, 2005

James W. Banford, Jr.
Business Manager
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Local Lodge No. 13
2300 New Falls Road
Newportville, PA 19056

Re: The requirements for washing facilities on construction jobsites under 29 CFR 1926.51(f)(1)

Dear Mr. Banford:

Delegation of Authorities and Assignment of Responsibilities to the Assistant Secretary for Employment Standards and Other Officials in the Employment Standards Administration.

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

[Secretary's Order 5-96]

Delegation of Authorities and Assignment of Responsibilities to the Assistant Secretary for Employment Standards and Other Officials in the Employment Standards Administration

December 27, 1996.

1. Purpose. To delegate authorities and assign responsibilities to the Assistant Secretary for Employment Standards and other officials in the Employment Standards Administration.

State Plans: Coverage of the United States Postal Service and Other Coverage Issues -- Changes to Level of Federal Enforcement for Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carol

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29 CFR Part 1952

State Plans: Coverage of the United States Postal Service and Other Coverage Issues -- Changes to Level of Federal Enforcement for Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, the Virgin Islands, Washington and Wyoming

Delegation of Authority and Assignment of Responsibility to the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health.

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary

[Secretary's Order 3-2000]

Delegation of Authority and Assignment of Responsibility to the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health

1. Purpose. To delegate authority and assign responsibility to the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health.

2. Directives Affected. This Order repeals Secretary's Order 6-96 (Occupational Safety and Health).

Secretary's Order 5-2002; Delegation of Authority and Assignment of Responsibility to the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health

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Secretary's Order 5-2002; Delegation of Authority and Assignment of Responsibility to the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health

1. Purpose

To delegate authority and assign responsibility to the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health.

2. Authorities and Directives Affected.

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Secretary's Order 4-2007 - Delegation of Authorities and Assignment of Responsibilities to the Assistant Secretary for Employment Standards and Other Officials in the Employment Standards Administration

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