Printing Presses: requirements for normal production and servicing operations

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.

Additional clarification of this issue is contained in the June 14,1993 Regional Administrator's Memorandum.

September 16, 1992

Mr. John Runyan
Director of Political Affairs
Printing Industries of America, Inc.
100 Dangerfield Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22314

Dear Mr. Runyan:

Applicability of the Machine Guarding and Lockout/Tagout standards to printing presses

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 14, 1993

Guarding of machinery in bowling centers.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

May 23, 1990

Clive Pincott
Advisory Factory
Occupational Safety and Health
New Zealand
Department of Labor
81 Litchfield Street
P.O Box 22 165
Christchurch, New Zealand

Dear Mr. Pincott:

This is in response to your letter of 12 January on the subject of the guarding of machinery in bowling centers and your inquiry as to records of accidents occurring to persons servicing or repairing pin setting machinery.

Permit-Required Confined Spaces: metal container curing ovens.

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 15, 1993

Mr. Trey Mayfield
Can Manufacturers Institute
1625 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036

Dear Mr. Mayfield:

This is in response to your letter of August 30, concerning the Permit-Required Confined Space (PRCS) standard (1910.146) and a work practice in your Industry. Specifically you are seeking confirmation that the work practices outlined in your letter would constitute compliance with 1910.146(c)(7). Please accept our apology for the delay in this response.

Work permits in lockout/tagout standard requirements

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 10, 1991

Mr. Duane Barns
DOW Chemical U.S.A.
2020 DOW Center
Midland, Michigan 48674

Dear Mr. Barns:

This is in response to your letter of January 31, to Joe Bode of my staff, concerning the use of work permits for compliance with aspects of the lockout/tagout standard requirements.

As you are aware, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) requires that employers document the procedure by which the hazardous energy of equipment is isolated during servicing/maintenance operations.

Interpretation of the Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals 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 27, 1995

Mr. J. B. Evans Union Carbide Corporation 39 Old Ridgebury Road, K3 Danbury, CT 06817-0001

Dear Mr. Evans:

This is in response to your June 1, 1994 letter requesting interpretation of the Process Safety Management (PSM) of Highly Hazardous Chemicals (HHCs) Standard, 29 CFR 1910.119. Please accept our apology for the delay in responding. Your questions and our replies follow:

Guidance in determining whether elevator pits meet the definition of confined spaces.

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 27, 1995

Mr. Edward A. Donoghue Associates Inc.
[Donoghue Associates Inc.]
Code and Safety Consultant to NEII
Shushan Road, P.O. Box 201
Salem, NY 12865-0201

Dear Mr. Donoghue:

Consultants performing lockout/tagout periodic inspections.

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 29, 1996

Mr. Stephen M. Mabley, MS, CIH
Director of Safety and Health
11933 Tech Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904

Dear Mr. Mabley:

This is in response to your letter of November 21, 1995, addressed to Ms. Patricia Clark, former Director of this Directorate. In your letter, you requested clarification with regard to the applicability of the Lockout/Tagout Standard, 29 CFR §1910.147, to inspections conducted by authorized employees. Please accept our apologies for the delay in responding to you.

Clarification on entitlement of a copy of energy control program documentation at meat packing plant.

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 27, 1997

Ms. Jacqueline Nowell
United Food & Commercial Workers
International Union, AFL-CIO and CLC
1775 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006-1598

Dear Ms. Nowell:

Concerning the new lockout/tagout standard.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

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.

May 1, 1990

Mr. Chuck Mullen, Jr. Corporate Safety Coordinator Precision Twist Drill Company 301 Industrial Avenue Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014

Dear Mr. Mullen:

Thank you for your letter of February 21, addressed to Secretary of Labor Elizabeth Dole, concerning the new lockout/tagout standard, 29 CFR 1910.147. Please excuse the delay in our response.