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Speed-Sensing Machine Guards

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 22, 2012

Mr. David A. Felinski
Vice President
B11 Standards, Inc.
P.O. Box 690905
Houston, TX 77269

Dear Mr. Felinski:

Controlling Confined Space Hazards in Deep Tanks for Parts Cleaning

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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 8, 2012

Mr. John Elskamp
Superior Powder Coating, Inc.
600 Progress Street
Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201

Dear Mr. Elskamp:

Labeling requirements for Diatomaceous Earth

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 24, 2012

Mr. Patrick T. Flynn, Jr.
Industrial Minerals Consultant
4155 Jasper Lane
Reno, Nevada 89509

Dear Mr. Flynn:

Protecting Trainers of Killer Whales

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 11, 2012

Ms. Tessa M. Decker
7277 Hidden Valley Drive
Lambertville, Michigan 48144

Dear Ms. Decker:

Thank you for your correspondence dated September 24, 2011, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In your letter, you ask OSHA to consider allowing trainers who work with captive orcas at SeaWorld of Florida, LLC to interact with the orcas in the "Believe" show as long as extra precautions are taken to protect the trainers.

Step Sizes and Angles of Fixed Industrial Stairs

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 6, 2012

Pangeun Shim, General Manager
Doosan Heavy Industries and Construction Company
Seoul Office
1303-22 Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu
Seoul, 137-920, Korea

Dear Mr. Shim:

Electrical Grounding of Overhead Cranes and Hoists.

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 5, 2011

Mr. Eric Street
Konecranes, Inc.
4401 Gateway Boulevard
Springfield, Ohio 45502

Dear Mr. Street:

Retrieval Lines Tied to Rescuers Entering a Confined Space

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 21, 2011

Mr. Jim Kovach
4302 Root Road
North Olmsted, Ohio 44070

Dear Mr. Kovach:

Powered Industrial Truck Load Backrest Extensions

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.

March 5, 2012

Mr. David C. Hamel, Director
Defense Logistics Agency Occupational
   Safety and Health
Andrew T. McNamara Complex, Suite 2639
Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060

Dear Mr. Hamel:

Guarding of Ladderway Floor Openings

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 27, 2012

Mr. Douglas D. Miller
Occupational Safety Consultants
175 Thurlow Avenue
Rochester, New York 14609

Dear Mr. Miller:

Rail Yard Tractors May Not Be Subject to the Powered Industrial Truck 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.

June 27, 2011

Mr. Bob Pfister
Safety Training and Consulting, Inc.
P.O. Box 918
Jasper, IN 47546

Dear Mr. Pfister: