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General requirements that applies to workers who drive heavy trucks and other commercial motor vehicles CMV on construction sites

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 15, 2015

Mr. Ron Workman
1311 Haupt Ave.
Richland, WA 99354

Dear Mr. Workman:

Thank you for your letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which we received February 2, 2015. Because your letter involved construction issues, your inquiry was forwarded to OSHA's Directorate of Construction. You asked about qualifications for workers who drive heavy trucks and other commercial motor vehicles (CMV) on construction sites.

Concern about unclear traffic directing at highway construction areas and about laws to follow when the normal traffic control of a roadway is suspended.

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 4, 2011

Mrs. Lucy B. Skinger
17 Thornbush Road
Wethersfield, CT 06109

Re: Concern about unclear traffic directing at highway construction areas and general information about what laws to follow when the normal traffic control of a roadway is suspended

Dear Mrs. Skinger:

Clarification of personal ladder boom system 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 27, 2015

Jennifer Coon
7740 West New York Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46214

Dear Ms. Coon:

Thank you for your letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Directorate of Construction. This is in response to your letter, dated October 13, 2014. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of only the requirements discussed and may not be applicable to any question not delineated in your original correspondence.

We have paraphrased your question as follows:

Laundering responsibilities for fire retarding (FR) clothing provided to employees

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 1, 2015

David Barnett
Special Representative
United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters
Pipeline and Gas Distribution Department
1300 Derek Street
Haskell, OK 74436

Dear Mr. Barnett:

Fall protection requirements where employees are required or permitted to cross over excavations.

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 10, 1995

George S. Kennedy, CSP
Director of Safety
National Utility Contractors Association
4301 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 360
Arlington, Virginia 22203-1627

Dear Mr. Kennedy:

This is in response to your letter of April 18 requesting an interpretation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards addressing fall protection where employees are required or permitted to cross over excavations.

Definition of a "physician" under 29 CFR 1910.95 and what credentials would qualify a person to perform the duties that are specifically ascribed to physicians by the 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.

May 10, 2016

Laurie Wells, [Au.D.,] Chair
Council for Accreditation in
Occupational Hearing Conservation
555 East Wells Street, Suite 1100
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

Dear [Dr.] Wells:

Facial hair and respirator fit

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 9, 2016

Mr. Matthew Sands
606 F Avenue
Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma 73523

Dear Mr. Sands:

Container labeling requirements for importer under HCS 2012

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, 2016

Mr. Stuart Chundrlek
ThreeBond International Inc.
6184 Schumacher Park Drive
West Chester, Ohio 45069

Dear Mr. Chundrlek:

Obligations of establishments that provide tattoos and body piercing under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens 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 20, 2016

Ms. Kris Lachance
Safe Art Works
515 E. Grand River Ave., Suite F
East Lansing, Michigan 48823

Dear Ms. Lachance:

Responsible party's address and phone number on SDSs and labels

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 20, 2016

Mr. James Lee
3E Company
4520 East West Highway, Ste. 440
Bethesda, Maryland 20814

Dear Mr. Lee: