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October 18, 1985

Mr. William F. Cantwell, P.E.
Eaton Corporation
Industrial Drives Operations
Kenosha Division
3122 14th Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53141

Dear Mr. Cantwell:

Factory Mutual Research Corporation

Publication Date:
Publication Type:
Fed Register #:
60:42590-42594
Title:

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. NRTL-3-93]

Factory Mutual Research Corporation

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor.

ACTION: Notice of Renewal of Recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory.

Accreditation of Testing Labs

Publication Date:
Publication Type:
Fed Register #:
48:7204
Title:
Abstract:

Abstract:
Extension of comment period to March 15, 1983.

Accreditation of Testing Labs

Publication Date:
Publication Type:
Fed Register #:
48:270-273
Title:
Abstract:

Abstract:
Advance notice of proposed rulemaking; and request for comments.
Proposes to revise Part 1907.

Safety Testing or Certification of Certain Workplace Equipment and Materials; Proposed Rulemaking

Publication Date:
Publication Type:
Fed Register #:
49:8327
Title:
Abstract:

Abstract:
Safety testing or certification of certain workplace equipment and
materials. Part 1907 is thoroughly revised and is redesignated as a
new Part 1936. The proposal includes significant changes to several
definitions and requirements now in OSHA's General Industry
standards, and proposes a new Part 1935 of Title 29 covering test
methods and procedures. Proposed revisions to Part 1910 would
establish the requirement that laboratory-based testing, other than
testing conducted directly by employers, be conducted only in
properly accredited laboratories.

Safety Testing or Certification of Certain Workplace Equipment and Materials; Notice of Informal Public Hearing

Publication Date:
Publication Type:
Fed Register #:
49:28739
Title:
Abstract:

Abstract:
This notice schedules an informal public hearing concerning the
proposed revised rules of safety testing or certification of certain
workplace equipment and materials 29 CFR Parts 1907, 1910, 1935,
1936 (49 FR 8326, March 6, 1984).

Safety Testing or Certification of Certain Workplace Equipment and Materials; Proposed Rule; Extension of Time for Submission of Written Comments

Publication Date:
Publication Type:
Fed Register #:
49:19336
Title:
Abstract:

Abstract:
This notice extends the comment period for written responses to
OSHA's notice of proposed rulemaking on Safety Testing or
Certification of Certain Workplace Equipment and Materials for an
additional 45 days to June 21, 1984.

Safety Testing or Certification of Certain Workplace Equipment and Materials; Proposed Rulemaking; Reopening of Comment Period

Publication Date:
Publication Type:
Fed Register #:
49:47049
Title:
Abstract:

Abstract:
OSHA is reopening the record to receive written comments on
appropriate complaints handling procedures which may be incorporated
into the final rule concerning safety testing and certification.