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Additional duties of two standby personnel for structural firefighting

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 29, 2012

Captain Max Anthouard
City of Ypsilanti Fire Department
525 West Michigan Avenue
Yspilanti, Michigan 48197

Dear Captain Anthouard:

PSM and large batch-mixing tanks

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 19, 2012

Mr. Geoffrey J. Bacci
Principal
Aires Consulting Group, Inc.
1550 Hubbard Avenue
Batavia, Illinois 60510

Dear Mr. Bacci:

Guarding machines on moveable benches and pedestals

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.Miles Free

Director, Industry Research and Technology
Precision Machined Products Association
6700 West Snowville Road
Brecksville, Ohio 44141-3212

Dear Mr.Free:

Workers over PEL inside asbestos containments with all feasible controls

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 30, 2001

Ms. Kerry L. Brewer
Environmental Health Services
P.O. Box 520595
Big Lake, AK 99652

Dear Ms. Brewer:

Thank you for your March 19 letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Directorate of Compliance Programs. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation only of the requirements discussed and may not be applicable to any question not delineated within your original correspondence. You asked that OSHA answer two questions based on your scenario.

Feasible ventilation controls for large containments of abrasive blasting operations

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 16, 2001

Dr. Bernard Appleman
Executive Director
The Society for Protective Coatings
40 24th Street, 6th Floor
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-4656

Dear Dr. Appleman:

Supply shortages of flame resistant clothing (FRC) for oil and gas well drilling

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 31, 2011

Mr. Kenny Jordan
Executive Director
The Association of Energy Service Companies
14531 FM 529, Suite 250
Houston, TX 77095

Dear Mr. Jordan:

Certified flame-resistant clothing (FRC) used by industrial personnel.

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.

October 6, 2011

Mr. Mark Saner
Workrite Uniform Company
1701 N. Lombard Street, Suite 220
Oxnard, California 93030

Dear Mr. Saner:

Thank you for your May 11, 2011, letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Directorate of Enforcement Programs (DEP). This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation only of the requirements discussed and may not be applicable to any question not delineated within your original correspondence.

Your scenario and questions are restated below for clarity.

Hazard communication of ammonia gas from new fuel additive in diesel 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.

July 13, 2012

Mr. Bruce D. Groves, CIH
Emilcott Associates, Inc.
190 Park Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960

Dear Mr. Groves:

Grain Handling Facility Sweep Auger Enforcement Policy

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 3, 2013

Is reassembly of a cylinder valve a mechanical integrity activity?

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 4, 2012

Mr. Daniel Casmey
Executive VP of Safety, Security & Regulatory Compliance
JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc.
2500 Vanderhoof Road
P.O. Box 349
Barberton, Ohio 44203

Dear Mr. Casmey: