Clarification of 29 CFR 1910.107 in regard to when sampling for the LEL would be required.

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 20, 1979

Paint Spraying 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.

December 28, 1976

Mr. George A. Horne
Industrial Hygienist
ACF Industries, Incorporated
750 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10017

Dear Mr. Horne:

This is in reply to your letter of December 1, 1976, concerning interpretations you have received regarding paint spraying operations.

Spray Finishing and Mechanical Power Presses.

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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 9, 1976

Mr. O. V. Simons, Senior
Engineering
American Mutual Insurance Companies
Suite 501
4415 Harrison Street
Hillside, Illinois 60162

RE: Your letter dated August 10, 1976 - 1910.107, Spray Finishing and 1910.217, Mechanical Power Presses

Dear Mr. Simons:

You asked if the use of cardboard panels laid over a concrete floor in a spray booth would be permitted. You stated the cardboard would be replaced daily. Our answer is that this would not be permitted.

Non-finishing spraying of contact cement to wood or to laminae

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.

Mr. James F. Sassaman
Director of Safety
General Building Contractors Association
36 South 18th Street
P.O. Box 15959
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

Dear Mr. Sassaman:

This is in response to your letter of January 23, in which you inquired whether 29 CFR 1910.107 "Spray Finishing using Flammable and Combustible Materials" applies to non-finishing spraying of contact cement to wood and to laminae which are to be joined and so bonded. We apologize for the delay in responding.

Spray painting relating to vehicle maintenance 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.

July 28, 1992

Mr. Darrell K. Mattheis
Organization Resources Counselors, Inc.
1910 Sunderland Place, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036

Dear Mr. Mattheis:

This is in further response to your letter of January 23 to Patricia K. Clark, Director, Directorate of Compliance Programs, requesting interpretations of the Occupational Safety and Health standard for spray painting under 29 CFR 1910.107(n), relating to vehicle maintenance operations. Please accept our apologies for the delay in responding.

Spray finishing using flammable and combustible materials.

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 15, 1994

Mr. Edward A. Kinsel
C.J.'s Inc.
120 Wansley Drive
Cartersville, Georgia 30120

Dear Mr. Kinsel:

A clarification of requirements for recirculating air discharged from spray operations.

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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.

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 16, 1987

Mr. David K. Branstutter
P.O. Box 178241
Lucasville, Ohio 45699-0001

Dear Mr. Branstutter:

This is a follow-up to our September 18 response to your letter dated September 1, addressed to Mr. E. Ross Buckley, Chairman, Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, concerning the recirculation of air discharged from paint booths and the use of electronic air filters to filter the recirculated air. Your letter has been referred to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for response.

Letter requesting a compliance determination of control device system used primarily in paint spray booth applications.

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 3, 1995

Mr. John E. Sloop
President
Advanced Air Technologies, Inc.
P.O. Box 5669
Statesville, North Carolina 28687

Dear Mr. Sloop:

This is in response to your July 5 letter requesting a compliance determination of your control device system used primarily in paint spray booth applications.

The airflow rate required for a spray painting area.

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.

 

Variance request.

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 7, 1995