Use of loss control reports prepared by an insurance company for its policyholders, will create a detrimental relationship between the company and the policyholders

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 8, 1991

James C. Burkhart CSP, CIH
Loss Control Manager
Continental Insurance
Continental Technical Services
One Continental Drive
Cranbury, New Jersey 08570-2105

Dear Mr. Burkhart:

Thank you for your letter of December 4, 1990, expressing your concern that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) use of loss control reports prepared by an insurance company for its policyholders, will create a detrimental relationship between the company and the policyholders.

Reporting over-the-road fatalities; Refusing entry and employee interviews to an OSHA inspector; and OSHA's policy associated with seat belts on forklift 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 28, 1997

Mr. Jai Kundu, Vice President
American Trucking Association
2200 Mill Road
Alexandria, VA 22314-4677

Dear Mr. Kundu:

This is in response to your letter of January 2, in which you asked for additional information on three topics (reporting over-the-road fatalities, refusing entry and employee interviews to an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspector, and OSHA's policy associated with seat belts on forklift trucks). Please accept our apology for the delay in this response.

Federal posting requirements applicable to an employer with no more than 10 employees.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

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.

December 30, 1993

The Honorable Robert S. Walker
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Walker:

This is in further response to your inquiry of November 8, 1993 on behalf of your constituent, Mr. Edward E. Birchall, who resides in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In the copy of the October 30, 1993 letter from Mr. Birchall you provided, he asked for federal posting requirements, particularly those applicable to an employer with no more than 10 employees.