Training requirements for drivers hauling hazardous waste

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.

 

Requirements for training in hazardous waste for DOE personnel

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, 1991

Mr. Raymond F. Pelletier
Director
Office of Environmental Guidance
Department of Energy
Washington, D.C. 20585

Dear Mr. Pelletier:

This is in response to your request of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) review of your guidance memorandum for the use of Department of Energy personnel on the applicability of OSHA's training requirements for hazardous waste operations.

Error corrected in response of Sept. 4, 1990 concerning fire hazard associated with TCE

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 5, 1991

Dr. Richard F. Boggs
Vice President
Organization Resources Counselors, Inc.
1910 Sunderland Place, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036

Dear Dr. Boggs:

Hazwoper's application to general industry.

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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.

December 14, 1990

Ms. Denese A. Deeds
Industrial Health and Safety Consultants, Inc.
915 Bridgeport Avenue
Shelton, Connecticut 06484

Dear Ms. Deeds:

This is an update to our response to your letter of October 4, concerning the application of the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response standard (29 CFR 1910.120) to general industry. Please accept our apology for the delay in this reply.

Training required for emergency response at industrial facilities

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 4, 1991

Mr. David W. McDaniel
Vice President
COR Group, Inc.
6865 Cascade Road SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546

Dear Mr. McDaniel:

This is in response to your inquiry of April 23, 1991 concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response final rule (29 CFR 1910.120).

You had three specific questions which are addressed below.

First, you asked;

OSHA jurisdiction over railroad employers with regards to the Hazard Communication standard (HCS)

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 23, 2014

Mr. Charlie Jones
SMART- Transportation Division
Texas Legislative Executive Board Vice-Chairman
Local 1886 Legislative Representative/Alternate Delegate
10300 Cypresswood Drive #1713
Houston, Texas 77070

Dear Mr. Jones:

Written hazard communication program required in any area where a possible hazard exists

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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.

January 30, 1991

Mr. Tom Crowther Chairman
Regulatory Issues Committee
New England Consortium Advisory Board
University of Lowell
Lowell, Massachusetts 01854

Dear Mr. Crowther:

This is in response to your most recent inquiry of January 8, concerning enforcement guidelines for the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (29 CFR 1910.120).

Maintaining Medical Records for Employees Subject to Medical Surveillance

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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.

June 25, 1992

 

 

Employees at a hazardous waste site not necessarily related to clean-up.

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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.

September 8, 1992

Honorable Henry Koellein, Jr.
Commissioner
MOSH
Department of Licensing and Regulation
Division of Labor and Industry
501 St. Paul Place
Baltimore, Maryland 21202-2272

Dear Mr. Koellein:

Clarification of OSHA requirements for trainer qualifications under the HAZWOPER standard.

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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.


September 19, 2007

Mr. Richard S. Levin, PG
Manager, Engineering and Geosciences Department
TAK Environmental Services
2334 E. Hwy. 100
Bunnell, FL 32110

Dear Mr. Levin,