Whether an employer's medical monitoring form meets the 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.

July 11, 2011

Deputy Chief Nicholas Campasano
Manchester Fire Department
Training Division
100 Merrimack St.
Manchester, NH 03101

Dear Deputy Chief Campasano:

Mandatory elements of a HAZWOPER baseline physical examination.

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 5, 2012

Mr. Jim Monarski
Region 2 Project Manager
Wisconsin Hospital Emergency Preparedness Program
3400 Ministry Parkway
Weston, WL 54403

Dear Mr. Monarski:

OSHA does not certify individuals or approve training programs for HAZWOPER.

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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.

February 5, 1992

Dr. Donald Alberts
Spill Response Inc.
Suite 215
2550 Eisenhower Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316

Dear Dr. Alberts:

This is in response to your letter of January 17, concerning oil spill response training required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response standard (HAZWOPER), 29 CFR 1910.120.

Applicability of HAZWOPER to the clearing and rerailing of train cars after derailment situations.

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, 2012

Mr. David Gulliver
Hulcher Services Inc.
61 1 Kimberly Drive
P.O. Box 271
Denton, TX 76202-0271

Dear Mr. Gulliver:

IDLH values.

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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 10, 1996

Brian D. Hardin, Ph.D.
Acting Deputy Director
National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health
Department of Health and Human Services
Atlanta, Georgia 30333

Dear Dr. Hardin:

Training requirements 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.

October 28, 2010

Mr. David Halstead, Chairman
Florida State Emergency Response Commission
Division of Emergency Management
2555 Shumard Oak Blvd.
Tallahassee, FL  32399-2100

Clarification on whether the HAZWOPER standard applies to Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams responding to a terrorist incident.

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 22, 2010

Dr. Michael D. Harris, Ph.D.
Battelle Memorial Institute
Ft. Leonard Wood/St. Roberts Operations
571 VFW Memorial Drive, Ste. 5
St. Roberts, MO  65584

Dear Dr. Harris:

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.

February 16, 2010

Ms. Paula MacRae
Oweis Engineering Inc.
100 East Hanover Ave., Suite 101
Cedar Knolls, NJ  07927

PSM compliance for ammonia refrigeration systems.

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.

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July 12, 2006

Mr. E. C. Palmer, Jr.
Environmental Attorney/Consultant
LAMB GROUP, LLC.
330 Providence Road
Athens, GA 30606

Dear Mr. Palmer:

The number of workers necessary to be present when there is a need for an operator to respond to a potential emergency that falls under the scope of the HAZWOPER 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.

July 11, 1996

Richard D. Olson, CIH
Project Manager
Environmental & Health
Regulatory Affairs
Midland, Michigan 48674

Dear Mr. Olson:

This is in response to your inquiry of June 7, concerning a section of the Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response standard, 29 CFR 1910.120 (Hazwoper). You were specifically concerned about the number of workers necessary to be present when there is a need for an operator to respond to a potential emergency that falls under the scope of the Hazwoper standard.