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PART 1903—INSPECTIONS, CITATIONS AND PROPOSED PENALTIES
Cancellation and Revision of OSHA Instructions Related to Standard Alleged Violation Elements (SAVEs)
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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.
Interim Implementation of OSHA's Enhanced Enforcement Program (EEP)
NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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.
September 30, 2003
Employee and employee representative access to MSDS; accompanying CSHOs on inspections.
NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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.
March 7, 2003
Mr. Milan Racic
Health and Safety Specialist
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
452 West Willow Court
Fox Point, Wisconsin 53217-2654
Dear Mr. Racic:
Recordkeeping and reporting requirements for illnesses and injuries occurring aboard fishing vessels.
NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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.
April 16, 1975
Mr. L. W. Olp
Bumble Bee Seafood Company
Box 60
Astoria, Oregon 97103
Dear Mr. Olp:
Our Seattle Regional Office has informed us that your company has been selected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Safety and Health Statistics as a reporting unit. Because the answer to your question involving your tuna boats has National significance, they have referred your question to me for answering.
Willful violations for lack of general training in construction.
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 18, 1993
Mr. Garland E. Whitworth
Director of Safety and Education
Southern Illinois Builders Association
Post Office Box 739
Belleville, Illinois 62222-0739
Dear Mr. Whitworth:
OSHA's system of inspection priorities.
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's policy for scheduling occupational fatality investigations.
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 12, 1997
Mr. Jordan Barab
Assistant Director
Health and Safety Department of Research
and Collective Bargaining Service
AFSCME
1625 L Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036-5687
Dear Mr. Barab:
This is in response to your letter of January 22. You requested clarification of OSHA's investigative policy for occupational fatalities associated with violence. You also expressed concern that OSHA does not automatically inspect such workplace fatalities.
Site-Specific Targeting: Clarification.
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 18, 2002
Enhanced Enforcement Policy for Employers Who Are Indifferent to Their Obligations Under the OSHAct.
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 12, 2003