Emergency response directive 1910.120 review.

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May 11, 1993

Ann B. Wall, Director
Right to Know Division
Department of Labor
State of North Carolina
214 West Jones Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603

Dear Ms. Wall:

Thank you for responding to the draft 29 CFR 1910.120 emergency response directive with such thoroughness. Our office truly appreciates the time and expertise that must have been dedicated to provide the comments and suggestions. Please extend our thanks to the other people in your office who reviewed the emergency response directive.

Application of HAZWOPER (1910.120) to terrorist and weapons of mass destruction incident responses.

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Application of absorbent pads for spill control;hazardous waste site cleanup training does not qualify worker as hazardous materials technician.

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.

February 26, 2003

Mr. Thomas Johnston
Environmental Analyst
State of Alaska Department of Transportation
PO Box 196960
Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6960

Dear Mr. Johnston:

Respiratory protection and emergency escape requirements for IDLH atmospheres.

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 13, 2003

Mr. John Randall
Water Pollution Control Facilities
7525 Bertram Road South East
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403-7111

Dear Mr. Randall:

Firefighter training requirements to respond to emergency releases, or potential emergency releases, of hazardous substance.

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 1, 2003

Mr. Daniel Graham, Director
Bureau of Field Operations
Division of Safety and Buildings
Post Office Box 2538
Madison, Wisconsin 53701-2538

Dear Mr. Graham:

Responsibilities for hospitals to comply with HAZWOPER standard.

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June 7, 1991

Ms. Dalena Berrett
Loss Control Coordinator
HCA Parthenon Insurance Company
One Park Plaza, Post Office Box 550
Nashville, Tennessee 37202-0550

Dear Ms. Berrett:

This is in response to your inquiry of February 21 concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response final rule (29 CFR 1910.120). Please accept my apology for the delay in this reply.

Emergency response by fire company and utility workers, and required training.

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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.

May 22, 1991

Mr. Frank E. Frye
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Lafayette Utilities System
Water Division
200 North Buchanan Street
Post Office Box 4017-C
Lafayette, Louisiana 70502

Dear Mr. Frye:

This is in response to your inquiry to Roslyn Ammons concerning the application of the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response standard (29 CFR 1910.120) to utility crews. Please accept my apology for the delay in this response. Your letter was inadvertently misplaced in the docket for this standard.

Process operators' training requirements to take limited action in stopping an emergency release; role in an incident command system.

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.

February 14, 2004

Ms. Roygene Harmon
Industrial Consultants
10470 W. Devils Den Road
Winslow, AR 72959

Dear Ms. Harmon:

Acceptability of using computer-based (on-line) training for the HAZWOPER 40-hour classroom training.

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 16, 2004

Mr. Ron Gantt, Trainer/Consultant
Safety Compliance Management, Inc.
111 Deerwood Road, Suite 345
San Ramon, CA 94583

Dear Mr. Gantt:

Pacific strike force 24 hour training requirement

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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.

July 1, 1991