HAZWOPER standard's requirements for medical surveillance and 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.

June 29, 2012

Mr. Dustin A. Armstrong
424 Swamp Road
Morgantown, PA 19543

Dear Mr. Armstrong:

Application of 1910.120 to cleanup of nuclear and 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.

APR 4 1990

Mr. Kurt A. Coburn Manager, Product Group Pentek, Inc. 1026 Fourth Avenue Coraopolis, Pennsylvania 15108

Dear Mr. Coburn:

This is in response to your letter of November 29, 1989 to the Occupational and Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Philadelphia regional office, concerning the Hazardous Waste standard, 29 CFR 1910.120. Your letter was recently forwarded to our office for reply.

Definition of 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.

May 11, 1989

MEMORANDUM FOR: R. DAVIS LAYNE

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR

THROUGH: LEO CAREY, DIRECTOR OFFICE OF FIELD PROGRAMS

FROM: PATRICIA K. CLARK, ACTING DIRECTOR DIRECTORATE OF COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS

SUBJECT: North Carolina Request for Another Definition for Hazardous Waste

This is in response to your inquiry on behalf of Michael D. Ragland, Deputy Commissioner for Health and Safety, State of North Carolina, requesting a definition of "hazardous waste" under 29 CFR 1910.120 that is easier to understand and apply.

Gaseous Diffusion Plants

  • Information Date:

Memorandum of Understanding
between
The U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
and
U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Environments, Safety and Health

I. PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND:

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER); Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements.

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    64:35699-35700
  • Title:

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. ICR-99-3]

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER); Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); Labor.

ACTION: Notice of an opportunity for public comment.

Proposed Policy Statement Concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Use of Voluntary Employer Safety and Health Self-Audits.

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    64:54358-54361
  • Title:

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. W-100]

Proposed Policy Statement Concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Use of Voluntary Employer Safety and Health Self-Audits

Authority: Sec. 8(a) and 8(b), Pub. L. 91-596, 84 Stat. 1599 (29 U.S.C. 657).

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration, USDOL.

ACTION: Notice of proposed policy statement; request for comment.