Clarification of OSHA requirements for trainer qualifications under the HAZWOPER 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 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,

8 hour refresher training requirements.

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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.

October 16, 1991

Ms. Sandra Trower
Layne Environmental Health Sciences
1900 Shawnee Mission Parkway
Post Office Box 383
Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66201

Dear Ms. Trower:

This is in response to your inquiry of September 5, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response final rule (29 CFR 1910.120).

Your specific question relates to the 8 hour refresher training for employees specified in 1910.120(e)(1), (e)(4), and (q)(6).

Costs of complying with 1910.120.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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 2, 1991

The Honorable Sam Gejdenson
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Gejdenson:

This is in further response to your letter of August 20, on behalf of your constituent's concerns about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response final rule (29 CFR 1910.120).

Training requirements for fire investigators.

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 6, 2009

Mr. Timothy B. Thomas
Madison County Hazardous Materials Team
2420 Main Street
Elwood, IN 46036

Dear Mr. Thomas:

Whether a combination course can meet refresher training requirements in 1910.120(e)(8) and the OSHA 10-hour construction industry outreach program.

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 17, 2008

Ms. Barbara McCabe, Program Manager
International Union of Operating Engineers
National HAZMAT Program
1293 Airport Road
Beaver, WV 25813

Dear Ms. McCabe:

Use of a "hybrid" course to meet training requirements for both a general site worker and a hazardous materials technician under HAZWOPER.

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.


April 28, 2008

Mr. Robert E. Carson, CIH
Tetra Tech NUS Inc.
1920 Radcliff Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45204

Dear Mr. Carson:

Clarification of whether an employee can opt out of medical surveillance examinations under the HAZWOPER standard, 29 CFR 1910.120.

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 3, 2008

Mr. David F. Perez
Control Center Operator
Tampa Electric Company
32576 Greenwood Loop
Zephyrhills, FL 33544

Dear Mr. Perez:

Clarification on acceptability of National Environmental Trainers, Inc. (NET) interactive 40-hour training program.

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.

 

OSHA requirements for mercury response and clean-up personnel in a number of different site-specific scenarios.

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 25, 2010

Mr. Joel Hogue
Environmental Services & Consulting, Inc.
116 West Mohawk Drive
Powell, OH 43065

Dear Mr. Hogue:

Thank you for your April 23, 2009 letter to the Cleveland Area Office of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Your letter has been referred to OSHA's Directorate of Enforcement Programs.

Clarification of mobile workers and sanitation facility requirements under HAZWOPER.

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 11, 2011

Mr. David J. Wingerd, P.G.
1105 Fairlawn Court
Crofton, MD 21114

Dear Mr. Wingerd: