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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 24 (Monday, February 5, 2024)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 7774-8023] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2023-28203] Vol. 89 Monday, No.
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 18, 1996
Andrea Brinkman
Florida Institutional
Legal Services, Inc.
1110-C N.W. 8TH Avenue
Gainesville, Florida 32601
Dear Ms. Brinkman:
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 14, 1994
Mr. Charles P. Reina
1023 Hickory Street
Scranton, Pennsylvania 18505
Dear Mr. Reina:
This is in further response to your letter of November 18, 1993 to Secretary Robert B. Reich requesting information about coverage and posting requirements under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (the Act).
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 16, 1992
Mr. Deleon James Mintz, Jr.
Reg. #63885
Delta Correctional Center
1140 G. 1025 Lane
Delta, Colorado 81416
Dear Mr. Mintz:
Thank you for your letter of October 17, concerning inmate exposure to oven cleaning chemicals without the benefit of training on the use of hazardous chemicals.
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 10, 1994
Mr. Donald L. Hohman
RD-1, Box 169
Proctor, West Virginia 26055-9735
Dear Mr. Hohman:
This is in response to your letter of February 22, expressing your dissatisfaction with our response sent to you on October 12, 1993, from Mr. Roger A. Clark, former Director of Compliance Programs. Your letter alleges that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is violating an order from President Clinton to protect you and other volunteer firefighters.
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 3, 2000
Christopher S. Taylor, M.D.
Deputy Regional Flight Surgeon
Federal Aviation Administration
Aviation Medicine
1601 Lind Avenue, S.W.
Renton, Washington 98055-4056
Dear Dr. Taylor:
