Use of personal cooling fans listed for "residential use only" in an industrial setting.

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 1, 2005

Mr. Ed Stone
Director of Human Resources
Signature Custom Cabinetry, Inc.
434 Springville Road
Ephrata, PA 17522

Dear Mr. Stone:

OSHA requirements for warning signs and protection from electric-arc-flash hazards and compliance with NFPA 70E-2004.

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 14, 2006

Ms. Joanne B. Linhard
ORC Worldwide
1910 Sunderland Place, NW
Washington, DC 20036

Dear Ms. Linhard:

Requirements relating to the operation of a two-spindle reaming/drilling/threading machine in a set-up mode.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

October 1, 1991

Mr. Boris Parad
Boris Parad and Associates
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
4711 Golf Road, Suite 700
Skokie, Illinois 60076

Dear Mr. Parad:

Thank you for your letters of March 28 and May 31, inquiring about the safety, ergonomic features, standards, and requirements governing the operation of a two-spindle reaming/drilling/ threading machine in a set-up mode. Please accept our apology for the delay in response.

Approval of employee-furnished equipment for use in hazardous locations; definition of "electric utilization equipment."

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 24, 2006

Mr. Glen P. Gordon
Roux Associates, Inc.
25 Corporate Dr, Ste 230
Burlington, MA 01803

Confidentiality of employee post-exposure evaluations as it pertains to the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard; use of portable fans in phlebotomy collection rooms.

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 10, 2009

Ms. Kimberly Rice MLT (ASCP)
ICON Development Solutions
8307 Gault Lane
San Antonio, TX 78209

Dear Ms. Rice:

NRTL requirements for gas-shielded arc welding equipment.

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 28, 2011

Mr. David Pryor
Director of Engineering, Global Gas Equipment
Thermadyne Operations Center
P.O. Drawer 1007
2800 Airport Road
Denton, TX 76207

Dear Mr. Pryor:

Electrical Standard; Clarifications; Corrections

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    73:64202-64205
  • Title:
[Federal Register: October 29, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 210)][Rules and Regulations]               [Page 64202-64205]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1910

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Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution; Electrical Protective Equipment; Corrections

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    79:56955-56962
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 185 (Wednesday, September 24, 2014)][Rules and Regulations][Pages 56955-56962]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-22148]


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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926

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