Respirators for fire-fighters.

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, 1991

Mr. Richard H. Timms
Chief
Seneca Fire Department
City of Seneca
Post Office Box 4773
Seneca, South Carolina 29679

Dear Chief Timms:

Thank you for your letter of January 11, which was addressed to the Compliance Division of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The Compliance Division forwarded your letter to the Office of State Programs because South Carolina has an OSHA approved State Plan.

Comparing medical evaluation requirements in the HAZWOPER, Respiratory protection, and Fire brigades standards.

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 15, 1999

Mr. Paul C. Bucknam
Amerada Hess Corporation
1 Hess Plaza
Woodbridge, NJ 07095-0961

Dear Mr. Bucknam:

This is in response to your letter dated August 28, 1998, addressed to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Directorate of Compliance Programs (DCP). In your fax, you have requested an interpretation of OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134. We apologize for the long delay in getting this response to you.