Standard 1910.212 in regards to its applicability to guard an area above the ram/piston on a vertical hydraulic downstroke/trash compactor.

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.

 

Clarification of employers' use of floor fans.

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.

August 1, 1996

Mr. Albert Allegretto
Rd. 1 Box 140
Wilcox, Pennsylvania 15870

Dear Mr. Allegretto:

Thank you for your letter of June 14 requesting clarification of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's General Industry Standard 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) regarding employers' use of floor fans.

Point of operation guarding on power press brakes.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

March 25, 1983

 

 

Machine anchoring requirements as it may apply to the dental polishing lathes.

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 4, 1996

James B. Meehan, P.E. P.C.
Engineering Consulting
3006 Rownd Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613-5813

Dear Mr. Meehan:

This is in response to your August 2 letter requesting interpretation of the machine anchoring requirement under paragraph 1910.212(b) as it may apply to the dental polishing lathes described in your letter and in the workplace scenario which follows:

Safeguarding of power press brakes and a definition of "Safe Distance".

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 27, 1986

Mr. Donald Cejer
TRIAD Controls Inc.
RD. No. 1, Box 353B
Hookstown Grade Road
Clinton, Pennsylvania 15026

Dear Mr. Cejer:

This is in response to your letter to Mr. Dick Bradley and confirms a telephone discussion with Mr. Bode, a member of my staff. Your letter addressed the safeguarding of power press brakes and requests a definition of "Safe Distance".

Guarding/hazards of using woodcutting sawblades on a cut-off machine

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, 1999

Jeff Haenisch
Avoca Village Sales
182 Cessna Street
Avoca, NY 14809

Dear Mr. Haenisch:

Machine guarding for the food processing industry.

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.

This memorandum is in response to a request for interpretative guidance as to whether all unguarded machinery and power transmission apparatus in food processing facilities are required to be guarded. The guidance is that all unguarded machinery and power transmission apparatus must be guarded.

The use of Presense Sensing Device Initiation light curtains in regard to Mechanical Power Presses, Hydraulic Power Presses and Hydraulic Welding 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 25, 1985

Mr. Robert P. Shurkey
Production Services Department
3001 Miller Road, Room 3221
Dearborn, Michigan 48455

Dear Mr. Shurkey:

This is in response to your letter of July 23, 1986, in which you inquired if the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has any prohibition on the use of Presense Sensing Device Initiation (PSDI) light curtains in regard to:

1. Mechanical Power Presses
2. Hydraulic Power Presses
3. Hydraulic Welding Presses

Standard applicable to two point suspension scaffolds and power platforms used in window cleaning and to hazards in refrigeration plants.

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.

July 16, 1985

Mr. Arnold Lever
Finda's Hotel
84 Bury Old Road
Cheethem
Manchester 8
England

Dear Mr. Lever:

Thank you for your letter of July 1 to the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) regarding safety standards for window cleaners and workers in refridgeration plants.

Standard applicable to paper and plastic shredder machines.

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.

Jul 12, 1985

Mr. Carter Morey
Haralson, Kinerk & Morey, P.C.
Attorneys at Law
82 South Stone Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85701

Dear Morey:

This is in response to your Freedom of Information Act request of June 10, 1985, received in this office on July 5, 1985. Your request concerns paper and plastic shredder machines.