Applicability of HAZWOPER standard to hazardous waste generators that are not conditionally exempt as small quantity generators.

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 1, 2006

Mr. Eric Clark
Manager, Government Relations
Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA)
1850 M Street NW, Suite 700
Washington DC, 20036-5810

Dear Mr. Clark:

Equivalent training for Hazwoper.

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August 19, 1991

Mr. Al Carino
165A Old Forge Road
Jamesburg, New Jersey 08831

Dear Mr. Carino:

This is in response to your inquiry of May 20, to Mr. Thomas Hall concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response final rule (29 CFR 1910.120).

Your specific question reads "how can I apply this training [a comprehensive formal apprenticeship program] toward the current certification requirements necessary for hazard[ous] waste operations?"

HAZWOPER refresher training requirements.

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July 28, 1994

Ms. Ann Harri
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
Environmental Consulting
1122 Sixth Street South
Fargo, North Dakota 58103-2747

Dear Ms. Harri:

Thank you for your letter of June 2, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) regulation, 29 CFR 1910.120.

Applicable regulations when handling waste material classified as "sludge exempt" in regards to the Hazard Communication and HAZWOPER standards.

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 23, 2005

Mr. Kenneth W. Woodlin
P.O. Box 717
Pittsburgh, PA 15230

Dear Mr. Woodlin:

OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard.

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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.

November 18, 1994

Charles N. Jeffress
Deputy Commissioner/Director
North Carolina Department of Labor
Division of Occupational Safety and Health
413 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina
27603-5942

Dear Mr. Jeffress:

Clarification of HAZWOPER training requirements as they apply to an employee of the town of Windsor, VT.

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 4, 2007

Mr. Don Howard, Town Administrator
Town of Windsor
P.O. Box 47
29 Union Street
Windsor, VT 05089

Dear Mr. Howard:

Whether firefighters trained to the HAZWOPER awareness level can respond to emergency releases of hazardous substances.

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 14, 2007

Mr. Robert Minter
Fire and Emergency Service Instructor I
388 Green Hill Lane
Wallingford, Vermont 05773

Dear Mr. Minter,

Review of Manual for training personnel engaged in oil spill emergency response.

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December 27, 1994

Don A. Alberts, Ph.D. All Points Associates, Inc. World-Wide Environmental and Safety Consultant Firm 3309 Peru Center Road Monroeville, Ohio 44847-9799

Dear Dr. Alberts:

Clarification of the application of the Vinyl Chloride Standard and the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard.

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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.

March 15, 1995

Hasmukh C. Shah, Ph.D. Manager,
Vinyl Chloride Panel Chemical
Manufacturers Association
2501 M Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20037

Dear Dr. Shah:

This is in response to your letter of July 26, 1994, requesting clarification of the application of the Vinyl Chloride Standard (29 CFR 1910.1017) and the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response standard (29 CFR 1910.120; HAZWOPER). Please accept my apology for the delay in this reply.

OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response 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.

October 19, 1995

Thomas Rice, M.P.H.
Industrial Hygienist
Wisconsin Public Service Corporation
700 North Adams
P.O. Box 19002
Green Bay, Wisconsin 54037

Dear Mr. Rice: