Guarding of farm field equipment, farmstead equipment, and cotton gins.
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Guarding of Farm Field Equipment, Farmstead Equipment, and Cotton Gins.
NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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.
June 15, 1977
Mr. Robert E. Collins
Executive Vice President
Southern Cotton Ginners Association
847 Arkansas Street
Memphis, Tennessee 38106
Dear Mr. Collins:
This is in response to your letter of May 12, 1977, addressed to James B. Brown, Area Director, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), regarding OSHA inspection of cotton gins.
Guarding of cotton ginning equipment 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.
August 30, 1976
Dr. Gary S. Nelson
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
The Texas A&M University System
Agricultural Engineering Building,
Room 303 College
Station, Texas 77843
Dear Dr. Nelson:
This is in response to your correspondence of June 22, 1976, addressed to Mr. Kilberg regarding compliance with guarding of cotton ginning equipment standards. These standards are found in 29 CFR 1928.57, Guarding of Farm Equipment, Farmstead Equipment, and Cotton Gins. In addition, it confirms your conversation with a member of my staff.
Guarding of machinery used in the processing of seed corn.
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 2, 1976
Mr. Leighton A. Wederath
Attorney at Law
517 1/2 North Main Street
Carroll, Iowa 51401
Dear Mr. Wederath:
This is in response to your letter of July 16, 1976, regarding safety standards covering machinery used in the processing of seed corn.
OSHA requirement for guarding power take-off (PTO) shafts on agricultural 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.
June 28, 1983
Mr. James T. Hawkins
Vice President, Marketing Power
Transmission Products
Manufacturing Company
P.O. Box 12086
Florence Station
9410 North 4th Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68112
Dear Mr. Hawkins:
This is in response to your letter of June 1, 1983, in which you request an interpretation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirement for guarding power take-off (PTO) shafts on agricultural equipment.
Shielding of drive lines on pivotal sprinklers and an interpretation of the words "guarded by location".
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 24, 1991
Mr. Rex E. Johnson
Sherard, Sherard and Johnson
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
602 10th Street
P.O. Box 69
Wheatland, Wyoming 82201
Dear Mr. Johnson:
This is in response to your letters of February 13 to Mr. Bruce Hillenbrand of the Directorate of Federal-State Operations, and March 12 to Mr. Raymond Donnelly of my staff.
Agricultural operations: OSHA enforcement limitations and standards.
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.
Standards that apply to cotton gins
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 6, 2002
Agricultural farm equipment 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 8, 1976
Mr. H.D. Sullivan
Chief Engineer,
Product Safety
International Harvester
7 South 600 County Line Road
Hinsdale, Illinois 60521
Dear Mr. Sullivan:
This is in response to your correspondence of May 7, 1976, regarding clarification of certain agricultural farm equipment standards. Your correspondence included questions and photographers of examples of your major problems areas. In addition, it confirms a telephone conversation with a member of my staff.
Guarding of Farm Field Equipment, Farmstead Equipment, and Cotton Gins.
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 2, 1976
Mr. T. H. Morrell
Vice President, Engineering
Owatonna Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Hi-way 46 North
Owatonna, Minnesota 55060
Dear Mr. Morrell:
Assistant Secretary Morton Corn has asked me to respond to your letter of May 13, 1976 (copy enclosed), regarding clarification of certain standards in 29 CFR 1928.57. Guarding of Farm Field Equipment, Farmstead Equipment, and Cotton Gins. In addition, this letter confirms a phone conversation with you by a member of my staff.