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09/17/1993 - Clarification of OSHA Policy on Employer Abatement Assistance. |
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Standard Number: | 1903.19 |
September 17, 1993
The purpose of this memorandum is to expand upon Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policy as described in the [Field Inspection Reference Manual (FIRM), Chapter II, paragraph A.4.f.], Employer Abatement Assistance. Brand names shall normally not be specified when giving abatement assistance for compliance with OSHA's safety and health standards. This is a general prohibition which is intended to avoid the appearance of favoring one brand over another. As noted in the disclaimers of paragraph [A.4.f.(2)(c) of the FIRM], the employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an effective abatement method. A CSHO may express an opinion on whether a specific product, identified by the employer by brand name, would contribute to compliance with OSHA safety and health standards for a particular workplace application. This opinion may be offered only in the following context:
This policy amplification will be incorporated, by future change, in the [FIRM]. Please distribute copies of this memorandum to the State Plan States. [Corrected 10/22/2004] |
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