OSHA regulates vermin control at permanent places of employment and at temporary labor camps.

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 20, 1992

Mr. Art Hart
9503 Lavrin Court
Vienna, Virginia 22182

Dear Mr. Hart:

Thank you for your letter of June 25, addressed to Secretary of Labor Lynn Martin, requesting information on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards covering vermin control in the workplace. Your questions and our responses follow.

Question 1:

Does OSHA have regulations on the control of vermin in the workplace? If so, please send me documentation.

Reply:

Standards Improvement Project-Phase IV; Proposed Rule

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    81:68504-68685
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 192 (Tuesday, October 4, 2016)][Proposed Rules][Pages 68504-68685]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-19454]


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