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Standards and enforcement policy for construction concrete pumping operations using 'concrete boom pump trucks. '

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 2, 2013

Mike Cook
1530 W. Lindberg Street
Springfield, Missouri 65807

Dear Mr. Cook:

Rescue and retrieval requirements for enclosed spaces covered under 1910.269.

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 29, 2011

Mr. Thomas Cunningham
Safety Representative
Utility Workers of America, Local 1-2
121 North Harrison Avenue
Congers, NY 10920

Dear Mr. Cunningham:

Employers responsibilities under HCS 2012 to classify hazards and create SDSs for products whose manufacturers are no longer in business.

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 31, 2013

Mr. Joel Gregier
Lion Technology Inc.
21 Sunset Inn Road
Lafayette, NJ 07848

Dear Mr. Gregier:

Training requirements for mechanics repairing and/or testing pressure relief devices.

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 4, 2013

Mr. Joel Neal
President, Local 931 United Steelworkers
3333 South Oquirlane Street
Magna, Utah 84044

Dear Mr. Neal:

Clarification on labeling and SDS requirements 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.

January 31, 2013

Ms. Erin McVeigh
3E Company
4520 East West Highway, Ste. 440
Bethesda. MD 20814

Dear Ms. McVeigh:

NIST labeling of Small Packages.

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 4 2013

Dr. Robert L. Watters, Jr.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
100 Bureau Drive, Stop 1070
Gaithersburg, MD 20899

Dear Dr. Watters:

Numerous questions related to training requirements under 1910.269.

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, 2012

Mr. Art Seely
President
Safety One Inc.
7144 Reynolds Drive
Sedalia, Colorado 8015

Dear Mr. Seely:

Clarification on the use of a tagout device when an energy isolating device is capable of being locked out.

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, 2012

Mr. Mitch Yoffe
Strivezero, Inc.
4250 21st Street
San Francisco, California 94114

Dear Mr. Yoffe:

NRTL requirements for shielding gas regulators.

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, 2012

Mr. David Pryor
Director of Engineering, Global Gas Equipment
Thermadyne Operations Center
P.O. Drawer 1007
2800 Airport Road
Denton, Texas 76207

Dear Mr. Pryor:

Whether an abrasive blast cleaning nozzle can use a mechanical device to keep the valve in the open position.

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 30, 2012

Mr. Thomas E. Enger
Clemco Industries Corp.
One Cable Car Drive
Washington, MO 63090

Dear Mr. Enger:

Thank you for your letter, dated December 22, 2011, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation only of the requirements discussed in your correspondence and the subsequent email and telephone communications and may not be applicable to any question not delineated by that communication.