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Standard Interpretations
08/18/1992 - Use of bar code based, PC computer inspection and maintenance records systems. |
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Standard Number: | 1910 |
August 18, 1992
William B. Martin Dear Mr. Martin: This is in response to your letter of June 9, requesting that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) clarify its position on whether employer use of bar code based, PC computer fire and safety equipment inspection and maintenance records systems is acceptable to OSHA. OSHA had determined previously that systems such as the one described in your letter are acceptable. As long as the specific OSHA requirements for inspection, maintenance and recordkeeping documentation of fire/safety equipment are met, the Agency allows the employer to determine an appropriate method to comply. Additionally, the employer must be able to readily provide OSHA upon request, hard copies of the computer-stored information for purposes of determining employer compliance with the standards. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact James C. Dillard, of my staff, at (202) 523-8041.
Sincerely,
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