Grain Handling Facilities - Inspection Guidance and 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.

January 6, 1992

The type and quantity of rescue equipment that is required and whether a provision for outside rescue teams can be used in conjunction with an in-house rescue plan.

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, 1990

Ms. Julie A. Emmerich
Suite 400
Chouteau Center
133 South Eleventh Street
St. Louis, Missouri 63102

Dear Ms. Emmerich:

Location of excessive temperature sensors in the grain 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.

April 3, 1991

Mr. T. Daniel Lentz
Product Engineer
Beard Industries
R.R. 6, Box 19
Frankfort, Indiana 46041

Dear Mr. Lentz:

This is in response to your letter of February 22, addressed to Mr. Ray Donnelly of my staff, concerning an interpretation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard at 29 CFR 1910.272(o), specifically of 1910.272(o)(1)(ii). Your question with respect to 1910.272 (o)(1)(ii) pertained to location of the excessive temperature sensors.

Use of X-Pac as an explosion suppression system

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.

APR 1 1991

Mr. Brent S. Ehmke
Director
Explosion Protection Group
Fenwal Safety Systems Inc.
700 Nickerson Road
Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752

Dear Mr. Ehmke:

This is in response to your letter of February 14, requesting a clarification of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard 29 CFR 1910.272(p)(8)(i).

Grain handling facilities.

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 8, 1991

Mr. Clyde Carson
Director of Sanitation and Safety Grain
Millers, Inc.
P.O. Box 21339
Eugene, Oregon 97402-0405

Dear Mr. Carson:

This is in response to your letter of May 20 requesting an interpretation of 29 CFR 1910.272, the standard for Grain Handling Facilities. Please accept our apologies for the delay in responding.

Small town grain elevators.

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 22, 1980

Mr. Gray F. Sipiorski
District Manager
Ralston Purina Company
Route 1, Box 1248
Colby, Wisconsin 54421

Dear Mr. Sipiorski:

This is in response to your recent letter addressed to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding small town grain elevators. Please accept our apology for the delay in response.

It is true that OSHA's regulations apply equally to small grain elevator as to big grain elevators, since health and safety hazards exit in the small grain elevators as well as in the big grain elevators.

Revised Grain Handling Standard: Guidance to Compliance Officers.

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 2, 1996

Concern regarding the Hazard Information Bulletin.

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 19, 1995

Mr. Jim Maness, Chairman
Safety, Health and Environmental Quality
National Grain and
Feed Association Committee
1201 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 830
Washington, D.C. 20005

Dear Mr. Maness:

Thank you for your letter of April 3, 1995, addressed to Mr. Zettler, in which you expressed concern regarding the Hazard Information Bulletin of December 15, 1994.

Manufacturer Supplying Halon 1301 Systems for Fire and Explosion Suppression.

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 11, 1991

Grain elevator inspection activities

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 30, 1991

The Honorable James Exon
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510

Dear Senator Exon:

This is in further response to your letter of April 4, on behalf of your constituent, concerning grain elevator inspection activities in several targeted states, including Nebraska.