Metallurgical certification requirements for components to be answered in OSHA Directive.

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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, 1992

Mr. Garry Stubblefield Senior
Technician Petrocon Engineering, Inc.
P.O. Box 20397
Beaumont, Texas 77720-0397

Dear Mr. Stubblefield:

This is in response to your letter of June 12, to Mr. Gilbert J. Saulter, Dallas Regional Administrator for the Occupational Safety and Health Administrator (OSHA). Your letter was forwarded to the Directorate of Compliance Programs for response. Please accept our apologies for the delay in responding.

Interpretation of the Process Safety Management standard.

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 5, 1992

Mr. Michael Townley, Manager
Safety and Regulatory Affairs
Fuji Hunt Photographic Chemicals, Inc.
900 Carnegie Street
Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008

Dear Mr. Townley:

This is in response to your October 19, 1992, letter requesting an interpretation of the Process Safety Management (PSM) standard at 29 CFR 1910.119. Please accept our apologies for the delay in responding.

Your question was:

Gasoline used as a fuel to test run inboard and outboard engines does not fall under PSM.

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 16, 1992

Mr. R.E. Trinkl
Corporate Regional Manager
Safety and Security Outboard
Marine Corporation
100 Sea-Horse Drive
Waukegan, Illinois 60085-6200

Dear Mr. Trinkl:

Training requirements of PSM.

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 9, 1992

(Name Withheld)

Dear (Name Withheld):

This is in response to your letter of July 30, addressed to Secretary of Labor Lynn Martin, in which you enclosed a copy of your letter addressed to United Stated Senator Frank Murkowski. Your letter and attachment were forwarded to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for response. Please accept our apology for the delay in responding.

Written operating procedures for computerized process control and safety interlock system software.

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 21, 1992

Mr. Gary Stubblefield
Senior Technician
Petrocon Engineering, Inc.
P.O. Box 20397
Beaumont, Texas 77720-0397

Dear Mr. Stubblefield:

This is in response to your letter of June 18 to Mr. Gilbert J. Saulter, Dallas Regional Administrator for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Your letter was forwarded to the Directorate of Compliance Programs for response. Please accept our apology for the delay in responding.

Natural gas distribution and transmission facilities.

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.

October 30, 1992

Mr. Michael Baly, III
President
American Gas Association
1515 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, Virginia 22209

Dear Mr. Baly:

This is in response to your letter of August 18, requesting a decision from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on whether our final rule on Process Safety Management (PSM) applies to natural gas distribution and transmission facilities.

Natural gas facility process hazard analysis requirements.

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 28, 1992

Ms. Allison M. Schieli
Support Services Administrator
EBASCO Services Incorporated
Two World Trade Center
New York, New York 10048-0752

Dear Ms. Schieli:

Black liquor recovery boilers, associated oil (or gas) auxiliary fuel burner systems and PSM.

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 9, 1993

Mr. Gary Stubblefield
Senior Technician
Petrocon Engineering, Inc.
P.O. Box 20397
Beaumont, Texas 77720-0397

Dear Mr. Stubblefield:

This is in response to your letter of June 12 to Mr. Gilbert J. Saulter, Dallas Regional Administrator for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Your letter was forwarded to the Directorate of Compliance Programs for response. Please accept our apology for the delay in responding.

Deadlines for completion of process hazard analysis.

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.

June 3, 1993

Ms. Shelly Howard
Tyson Foods, Inc.
P.O. Box 2020
Springdale, Arkansas 72765

Dear Ms. Howard:

Refresher training requirements.

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, 1993

Mr. Robert F. Brooks, Sr.
507 Wilson Street
Chester, Pennsylvania 19013

Dear Mr. Brooks: