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National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety & Health

National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety & Health

The National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH) is a statutory committee established under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to advise the Secretaries of Labor and Health and Human Services on occupational safety and health programs and policies. NACOSH is comprised of 12 members: four public representatives, two management representatives, two labor representatives, two occupational health professionals and two occupational safety professionals.

Notice of Delay in Enforcement for Certain Provisions of the Beryllium Standards to August 9, 2018

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

June 21, 2018

Alternative Abatement Methods of 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) and (a)(2) As Applied to the Oil and Gas Drilling Industry

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OSHA Instruction STD 1-12.28 CH-1 FEB 14 1983 Office of Field Coordination

Subject: Alternative Abatement Methods of 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) and (a)(2) As Applied to the Oil and Gas Drilling Industry.

A. Purpose. This instruction transmits a change to OSHA Instruction STD 1-12.28, February 7, 1983.

B. Scope. This instruction applies OSHA-wide.

C. Action. Replace the existing page 1 of the present instruction with the attached CH-1 page and file this transmittal page after the signature page of the instruction as a record of the change.

Alternative Abatement Methods of 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) and (a)(2) As Applied to the Oil and Gas Drilling Industry

  • Record Type:
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  • Old Directive Number:
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CH-1 of FEB 14 1983

OSHA Instruction STD 1-12.28 FEB 7 1983 Office of Field Coordination

Subject: Alternative Abatement Methods of 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) and (a)(2) As Applied to the Oil and Gas Drilling Industry.

A. Purpose. This instruction provides guidelines for the use of certain monitoring techniques to comply with 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) and (a)(2) in the oil and gas drilling industry.

B. Scope. This instruction applies OSHA-wide.

Bloodborne pathogen standard as it relates to top-loading washing machines vs. front-loading washing 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.

April 8, 1992

Mr. Charles C. Soros
Chief of Safety
Seattle Fire Department
301 2nd Avenue, South
Seattle, Washington 98104

Dear Chief Soros:

Clarification of the reporting requirements contained in 1904.39, regarding specific types of eye and tooth injuries.

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 7, 2015

Eric S. Austin
Amerisure Insurance Company
957 Wedgewood Drive
Winter Springs, Florida 32708

Dear Mr. Austin:

Thank you for your letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding the recordkeeping regulation contained in 29 CFR Part 1904 ¿ Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. You ask for specific clarification of the new reporting requirements at Section 1904.39.

Clarification regarding the applicability of the recording criteria involving restricted work.

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 12, 2015

Fran B. Williams
UCOR
P.O. Box 4699
Oak Ridge, TN 37831

Dear Ms. Williams:

Thank you for your letter dated April 23, 2014 to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding the recordkeeping regulation contained in 29 CFR Part 1904 - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. Specifically, you ask if any of the following scenarios constitute restricted work activity for OSHA recordkeeping purposes.

Scenario 1

NATE Response FINAL

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 18, 2017

Mr. Todd Schlekeway
Executive Director
National Association of Tower Erectors
8 Second Street SE
Watertown, SD 57201-3624

Dear Mr. Schlekeway:

Clarification of the applicability of the recording criteria for cases occurring while traveling to from an airport for work-related travel.

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 12, 2015

Neil H. Wasser
Constangy Brooks & Smith, LLP
230 Peachtree Street, NW
Suite 2400
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1557

Dear Mr. Wasser:

Thank you for your recent letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding the recordkeeping requirements contained in 29 CFR Part 1904 - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. Specifically your question relates to the exception to work-relatedness for a side trip taken while an employee is in travel status.

Scenario:

Clarification regarding the applicability of the recording criteria for an injury occurring while commuting to from work

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 13, 2015

Rick Barnard
GoodCents
5738 Jones Street
Milton, Florida 32570

Dear Mr. Barnard:

Thank you for your recent letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding the recordkeeping regulation contained in 29 CFR Part 1904 - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. You ask for clarification on the work relationship of injuries occurring during an employee's commute.