Electronic recordkeeping of employee safety training records.

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 14, 1997

Bruce A. Lepore
Workplace Health and Safety Manager
East Bay Municipal Utility District
375 Eleventh Street, Mail Stop 704
Oakland, California 94607-4240

Dear Mr. Lepore:

This is in response to your letter of March 29 regarding the use of electronic recordkeeping of employee safety training records.

Use of electronic signature pad to record signatures for training certification.

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 10, 2000

Robert W. Champion, Jr.
Occupational Safety and Health Specialist
Belvidere Assembly Plant
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
3000 W. Chrysler Drive
Belvidere, Illinois 61998

Dear Mr. Champion:

Thank you for your February 4, 2000 letter concerning the use of a electronic signature pad to record signatures for training classes and computer driven training. We apologize for the delay in responding.

Hepatitis B vaccination requirements for employees providing first aid as a collateral duty.

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 1, 2000

John J. Perkner, DO, MSPH
AED Medical Director, FOH
Public Health Service
Denver Area Office
P.O. Box 25145
Denver Federal Center
Denver, CO 80225-0145

Dear Dr. Perkner:

Electronic Certification of Training

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 22, 2014

William K. Principe
Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLP
Suite 2400
230 Peachtree Street, NW
Atlanta, Georgia 20201-1557

Dear Mr. Principe:

Thank you for your letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for a clarification of OSHA's training standards. This constitutes OSHA's interpretation only of the requirements discussed and may not be applicable to any question not delineated within your original correspondence.

Your questions are paraphrased below and our responses follow.

Clarification on whether an employer with multiple facilities needs a separate written ECP for each facility.

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.

December 13, 2011

Mr. William Linn
108 N. Daleville #511
Daleville, AL 36322

Policy Background on the Temporary Worker Initiative Posted

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 15, 2014 MEMORANDUM FOR: REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS

THROUGH: DOROTHY DOUGHERTY
Deputy Assistant Secretary FROM: THOMAS GALASSI, DIRECTOR
DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS SUBJECT: Policy Background on the Temporary Worker Initiative

Responsibility of OSHA and the U.S. Dept. of the Navy for providing safety and health training

  • Information Date:

Interagency Agreement
between
The United States Department of the Navy
and
The United States Department of Labor - OSHA

I. PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND:

The purpose of this agreement between the United States Department of the Navy and the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is to supplement present obligations for fulfilling the responsibility of each agency in providing safety and health training as required by Executive Order 12196, paragraphs 1-201(k) and 1-401(e).

Occupational Exposure to Tuberculosis; Proposed Rule

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    62:54159-54309
  • Title:

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1910

[Docket No. H-371]

RIN 1218-AB46

Occupational Exposure to Tuberculosis

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor

ACTION: Proposed rule and notice of public hearing.

OSHA Training Institute Education Centers

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    67:8041-8046
  • Title:

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

OSHA Training Institute Education Centers

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.

ACTION: Notice of competition and request for applications for the OSHA Training Institute Education Centers Program.