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Storing Lunches in a Refrigerator at an Auto Collision Shop

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 2, 2010

Mr. Wayne Curtis

District Manager, SE
KPA
1810 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Suite 225
Duluth, GA 30097

Dear Mr. Curtis:

Fall Protection of Telecommunication Workers

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 27, 2012

Mr. Emory M. Thomas
150 Cape Road
Hueytown, Alabama 35023

Dear Mr. Thomas:

Tunnel/Underground construction requirements: use of flexible bag lines for ventilation; location of main ventilation fan; and reversible ventilation

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.

 

OSHA standards set minimum safety and health requirements;they do not prohibit employers from adopting more stringent requirements.

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 9, 2003

Lee Roth
Safety and Health Director
Falcon Steel Erectors

Re: Whether an employer may have a company policy with stricter safety rules than those required by the steel erection standard

Dear Mr. Roth:

Retesting of reassembled lifting accessories if original manufacturing controls are ensured; retesting requirement if repair/replacement of parts due to breakage, damage, or evidence of diminished capacity.

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 25, 2003

Mr. Dan Wagester
Siemens Westinghouse Power Corp.
4400 Alafaya Trail
Orlando, Florida 32826-5032

Re: Whether 29 CFR 1926.251(a)(4) requires re-testing after disassembly/reassembly of special custom design lifting device

Dear Mr. Wagester:

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.

Fall protection requirements while working from an elevated location above four feet.

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 17, 2014
Mr. Danny Bost
Progress Energy
P.O. Box 1551
New Hill L&S
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602

Dear Mr. Bost:

Thank you for your correspondence to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for a clarification of OSHA’s Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution standard, 29 CFR 1910.269. This constitutes OSHA's interpretation only of the requirements discussed and may not be applicable to any question not delineated within your original correspondence.

Employer must shore or otherwise protect employees who walk/work at the base of an embankment from a possible collapse.

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 21, 2003

W. E. Stader
Safety Consulting Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 21829
5007 Carriage Drive
Roanoke, VA 24018-0599

Re: Whether workers at the base of an embankment are required to be protected from a collapse hazard.

Dear Mr. Stader:

This is in response to your September 27, 2002, letter regarding employees walking or working along the base of an embankment. We apologize for the delay in responding.

We have paraphrased your question as follows:

Written notification of ASTM strength test for mortar in masonry piers/walls prior to steel erection.

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 21, 2003

Rashod R. Johnson
Director of Engineering
Mason Contractors Association of America
33 S. Roselle Road
Schaumburg, Illinois 60193

Re: Requirement in 29 CFR 1926.752 for steel erector to obtain written notification of strength test for mortar in masonry piers/walls prior to steel erection.

Dear Mr. Johnson:

Sheer connector requirements in the steel erection standard to bridge repair/rehabilitation.

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.

January 23, 2003

Mr. John J. Robinson, Jr.
Assistant Chief Counsel
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation
Office of the Chief Counsel
P.O. Box 8212
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105-8212

Re:  Whether the steel erection standard requires shear connectors to be removed during bridge repair work; §§1926.750, 1926.754(c)(1)

Dear Mr. Robinson: