Interlock requirements for centrifuges.

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 14, 1993

MEMORANDUM FOR:     JAMES W. LAKE, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
                   REGION X

FROM:               ROGER A. CLARK, DIRECTOR 
                   DIRECTORATE OF COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS

SUBJECT:            Interpretation of 1910.212

This is in response to your letter of February 25, regarding a request by Linda Tycz of Teton Microbiology Laboratory for an interpretation of 29 CFR 1910.212 with respect to interlock requirements for centrifuges.

Public Law 91-596 pertains to workplace safety and health, and requires employers to provide employment free of recognized hazards and to comply with OSHA's regulations.

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 18, 1982

Mr. Louis C. Feldman
Northeastern Building
Hazleton, Pennsylvania 18201

Dear Mr. Feldman:

Your letter of January 19, 1982, to Mr. Frank White was forwarded to this office for response. Please excuse the delay in response.

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

Solid State Electronic AC Motor Brakes.

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 24, 1990

John Dugdale
Vice President
Sales and Marketing Saftronics, Inc.
5580 Enterprise Parkway
Fort Myers, Florida 33905

Dear Mr. Dugdale:

This is in response to your letter of April 20, concerning your company's Solid State Electronic AC Motor Brakes.

Guarding of machinery in bowling centers.

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 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.

Whether or not guards are required for fan blades on an electrical transformer.

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 8, 1992

Mr. Samuel J. Gualardo, CSP
Metropolitan Edison Company
Post Office Box 16001
Reading, Pennsylvania 19640

Dear Mr. Gualardo:

Thank you for your letter of November 13, 1991 requesting clarification on a previous interpretation of 1910.212(a)(5).

As we understand the situation, the issue is whether or not guards are required for fan blades on an electrical transformer as shown in the picture you provided.

Guarding of Unused portion of metal cutting bandsaws.

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 7, 1992

MEMORANDUM FOR:          LINDA ANKU
                        REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR

THROUGH:                 LEO CAREY, DIRECTOR 
                        OFFICE OF FIELD PROGRAMS

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

SUBJECT:                 Guarding of Unused Portion of Metal Cutting Bandsaws

This is in further response to your memorandum of October 3, 1991 requesting reevaluation of an October 7, 1987 interpretation of OSHA standards on the subject guarding.

"Eyelet" and "four-slide" machines are covered by 1910.212.

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 17, 1993

Charles A. Carlsson, Secretary
ANSI B11 Standards Committee
The Association For Manufacturing
Technology
7901 Westpark Drive
McLean, Virginia 22102-4269

Dear Mr. Carlsson:

Feasibility of Guarding ESCO Swaging 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.

September 7, 1990

MEMORANDUM FOR:     LINDA R. ANKU
                   REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR

THROUGH:            LEO CAREY, DIRECTOR
                   OFFICE OF FIELD PROGRAMS

FROM:               PATRICIA K. CLARK DIRECTOR DESIGNATE DIRECTORATE OF
                   COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS

SUBJECT:            Feasibility of Guarding ESCO Swaging Presses

The safeguarding of the subject ESCO swaging presses, discussed by your correspondence of September 8, 1989, has been reviewed by my staff. We apologize for the delay in our response.

Compliance policy on unguarded rotary knives used in poultry processing industries

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 19, 1992