Previous Years > 1996
December
- [12/30/1996] Information related to Bloodborne Pathogens.[1910.1030]
- [12/17/1996] Enforcement policy for stall loads of scaffold hoists.[1926.451]
- [12/16/1996] Interpretation on medical surveillance requirements under OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response.[1910.120; 1926.65]
- [12/12/1996] Minimum width of roof bracket scaffolds.[1926.451(b)(2)(i)]
- [12/11/1996] Interpretation of the First Aid standard.[1910.151;1910.151(b)]
- [12/11/1996] Clarification regarding the policy for the use of seat belts on powered industrial trucks in general industry.
- [12/10/1996] Spacing requirements between two handrails.[1910.23]
- [12/10/1996] Recording of atmospheric test results.[1910.146]
- [12/04/1996] Infeasibility of 6 foot free fall limit.[1926.502]
- [12/02/1996] Requirement to obtain a healthcare professional's written opinion in the "pre-exposure vaccination setting."[1910.1030]
- [11/26/1996] A possible conflict between exposure record retention.[1910.146; 1910.1020]
- [11/22/1996] Minimum number of dive team members required to support scuba diving.[1910.410; 1910.422; 1910.424]
- [11/19/1996] Response regarding the application of the OSHA Process Safety Management Standard to utility LPG distribution facilities.[1910.119]
- [11/14/1996] Compressed gas cylinders.[1910.103]
- [11/14/1996] Railroad tankcars off-loading points at an industrial facility.[1910.27; 1975.1]
- [11/08/1996] Application and enforcement of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard in a barber shop.[1910.1030]
- [11/08/1996] Holding brake requirements on overhead cranes.[1910.179]
- [11/07/1996] Definition of a Hazardous Substance.[1910.120]
- [11/05/1996] The NACOSH report regarding hazard communication.[1910.1200]
- [11/05/1996] Discrepancy between the Joint Commission and OSHA posting requirements for isolation rooms.[1910.145]
- [11/01/1996] Response: Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (BBP) and Alaska CASPA - Code Interpretation.[1910.1030]
- [10/31/1996] Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals and process hazard analyses.[1910.111; 1910.119; 1928.21]
- [10/29/1996] Clarification of OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard as it relates to syringes and needles contaminated with both a bloodborne pathogen and radioactive nuclear medicine.[1910.1030]
- [10/29/1996] Consultants performing lockout/tagout periodic inspections.[1910.147]
- [10/28/1996] OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requirements for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).[1910.1200]
- [10/25/1996] Telecommunication companies compliance with standard dealing with toilet facilities.[1910.141]
- [10/24/1996] Use of potable water.[1910.141]
- [10/23/1996] Guidelines for Workplace Violence Prevention Programs for Night Retail Establishments.
- [10/21/1996] Clarification of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.[1910.1200]
- [10/18/1996] Enforcement of Fall Protection on Moving Stock.[1910 Subpart D; 1910.132(d)]
- [10/09/1996] Enforcement of the Use of Seat Belts on Powered Industrial Trucks in General Industry.[1910.178]
- [10/03/1996] Inquiry on beards, respirator use, and fit testing of repirators.[1910.134]
- [10/02/1996] Food Inspectors lockout/tagout procedures.[1910.147]
- [09/26/1996] Interpretation of the overhead and gantry cranes standard.[1910.179]
- [09/24/1996] The OSHA policy on the use of disinfectants that are registered with the EPA as being effective against HBV and HIV.[1910.1030; 1910.1030(d)(4)(ii)]
- [09/16/1996] Clarification on the documentation of inspections and tests required under the mechanical integrity provisions.[1910; 1910.119]
- [09/11/1996] Voluntary safety and health audits under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.[1910.1020; 1910.95; 1910.119; 1910.120; 1910.132; 1910.134; 1910.137; 1910.146; 1910.147; 1910.272; 1910.1025; 1926.20]
- [09/10/1996] Presence of "push" labels on emergency stop button notifications.[1910.144]
- [09/05/1996] Questions concerning OSHA's Asbestos Standard.[1910.1001; 1926.1101]
- [09/04/1996] Asbestos Standard for Construction.[1910.1001; 1926.1101]
- [09/04/1996] An installation which has permanent davit arms and davit bases, but does not have a powered platform; a rental stage is brought in for maintenance.[1910.28; 1910.66]
- [09/04/1996] Solvent Distillation Units.[1910.106]
- [09/04/1996] Machine anchoring requirements as it may apply to the dental polishing lathes.[1910.212]
- [09/04/1996] Belt mounted filtration unit used with any NIOSH approved supplied-air respirator.[1910.134]
- [09/04/1996] Entry into a confined space when the lower flammable limit is greater than ten percent.[1910.134; 1910.146]
- [09/03/1996] Particulate Respirators Certified under 42 CFR Part 84.[1910.134]
- [09/03/1996] PEL for inorganic mercury is a time weighted average, not a ceiling.[1910.1000 TABLE Z-2]
- [08/30/1996] The NOWPAK Solvent Dispensing System.[1910.106]
- [08/28/1996] The SPS "Needle-Eater" and accessory sharps transfer container.[1910.1030]
- [08/28/1996] Appropriateness of the usage of video presentations in meeting the OSHA bloodborne training requirements.[1910.1030]
- [08/26/1996] DOT Approved Gas Cans.[1926.152]
- [08/26/1996] Clarification of Asbestos standard.[1926.1101]
- [08/23/1996] Interpretation of the electic power generation, transmission and distribution (electric power generation) standard.[1910.269]
- [08/20/1996] Railroad workers and their exposure to crystalline silica.[1910.1000]
- [08/19/1996] Chest X-ray and sputum cytology requirements.[1910.1018; 1910.1029]
- [08/16/1996] Distinction between premises wiring installations and electric transmission or distribution installations.[1910.269; 1910 Subpart S]
- [08/16/1996] Process Safety Management of highly hazardous chemicals standard.[1910.106; 1910.119]
- [08/15/1996] Interpretative guidance and equipment approved for hazardous locations relative to the Permit-Required Confined Spaces standard.[1910.146]
- [08/09/1996] OSHA's requirement for certification for building roof anchor points & the "Certificate of Regulation Compliance Building" form.[1910.28; 1910.66]
- [08/06/1996] Medical surveillance requirement in the Vinyl Chloride Standard 1910.1017.[1910.1017]
- [08/06/1996] Electrical Workers.[1910.269]
- [08/01/1996] Clarification of employers' use of floor fans.[1910.212]
- [07/30/1996] Use of insulated hand tools.[1910.335(a)(2)(i)]
- [07/30/1996] Harness used for fall protection is not considered "apparel".[1910.269; 1926.959]
- [07/23/1996] Enforcement of the fall protection standard and fall protection options.[1926.501; 1926.502]
- [07/22/1996] Compliance for crane hoisted personnel platforms.[1910.179; 1926.550(g)]
- [07/22/1996] Hoisting of personnel prohibited while other loads are being hoisted.[1926.550(g)(6)(viii)]
- [07/18/1996] Incipient stage fire brigades.[1910.134; 1910.156]
- [07/15/1996] Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS).[1910.1200]
- [07/15/1996] Application of OSHA's health standards[1910.1025; 1926.62]
- [07/12/1996] Interpretation of the telecommunication standard and the electrical protective equipment standard.[1910.137; 1910.268]
- [07/12/1996] Use of toeboards to protect a floor hole and variations in riser heights for stairs.[1910.23; 1910.24]
- [06/28/1996] Clarification of Asbestos Standard for construction.[1926.1101]
- [06/28/1996] Disinfectant products "D-125" and "Public Places"[1910.1030(d)(4)(ii)(A)]
- [06/25/1996] Masonry wall bracing requirements.[1926.706]
- [06/24/1996] Distribution of Material Safety Data Sheets.[1910.1200(g)(6)]
- [06/17/1996] Requirements for Reporting Health Hazard Information on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).[1910.1200]
- [06/17/1996] OSHA accepts employers' use of the ANSI/IES-RP-7-1991 incorporated by reference or adopted into OSHA standards.[1910.261; 1926.56]
- [06/11/1996] Regulations for Voluntary Rescue and Ambulance Squads.[1975.3]
- [06/11/1996] Fire protection during the fueling of mobile equipment.[1926.152]
- [06/04/1996] Interpretation of the electric power generation, transmission, and distribution standard.[1910.269]
- [05/29/1996] Request for variance from digester building exit requirements.[1910.261(g)(9); 1905.11(b)(4)]
- [05/28/1996] Approval for cut and puncture resistant gloves.[1910.1030]
- [05/28/1996] Consumer Products that Contain Hazardous Chemicals.[1910.1020; 1910.1200]
- [05/24/1996] OSHA's position on PROTRAC, a company's computerized fire and safety bar code management system.[1910.157]
- [05/22/1996] Glove bag use.[1910.1001; 1926.1101; 1915.1001]
- [05/20/1996] Letter requesting interpretation of the OSHA electrical standards as they apply to employees using insulated hand tools.[1910.269; 1910.333; 1910.335]
- [05/15/1996] Electrical generators in hospitals and the control of hazardous energy.[1910.147]
- [05/15/1996] Variance exposure level for silver metal.[1910.134; 1910.1000]
- [05/15/1996] Pressure testing using compressed air.[1926.350(c)(2); 1926.350(c)(3)]
- [05/15/1996] Worker protection for employees incinerating hazardous waste on cement plant property.[1910.119; 1910.120; 1910.1200]
- [05/14/1996] Interpretation for questions related to compliance with NFPA 33 (1995 edition).[1910.107]
- [05/08/1996] Bloodborne Pathogens Standard at the Institutions.[1910.1030]
- [05/07/1996] OSHA Guidelines for Medical Practices.[1910.1030]
- [05/03/1996] The work practices of truck drivers at loading docks.[1910.178]
- [04/30/1996] Information on temporary workers, particularly those in the electronic assembly industry.[1926.20; 1926.21; 1910.1200; 1926.59]
- [04/25/1996] Permanent Variance Requirements for Self-Feed Circular Ripsaws.[1910.213]
- [04/24/1996] OSHA's Permit-required Confined Spaces Standard.[1910.146]
- [04/23/1996] The "gas caddy" and OSHA's Flammable and Combustible Liquids Standard.[1910.106]
- [04/22/1996] Tuberculosis: respiratory protection and complaint inspection.[1910.134]
- [04/22/1996] Conveyor Crossover Stile.[1905.10; 1905.11; 1905.12; 1905.13; 1905.14; 1905.15; 1905.16; 1910.23; 1910.27]
- [04/19/1996] Training requirements under the HAZWOPER standard.[1910.120]
- [04/18/1996] The Use of the Bullard "Free Air" Pump.[1910.134]
- [04/18/1996] Hazards of Smoke Generated from Surgical Procedures.[1910.1030]
- [04/17/1996] Standards applicable to a barge-mounted stiffleg derrick engaged in the repair and maintenance of a dam site.[1926.550; 1926.605]
- [04/16/1996] OSHA's Interim Final Rule of Lead in Construction.[1926.62]
- [04/16/1996] Job requiring respiratory protection.[1910.134; 1910.1025]
- [04/15/1996] Doctors required to wear gloves while fitting patients with contact lenses.[1910.1030]
- [04/15/1996] The potential for the transmission of HIV from contact with urine specimens.[1910.1030]
- [04/14/1996] Flash point of cleaning solvents for spray finishing equipment.[1910.107(g)(5)]
- [04/12/1996] Confined spaces: use of rescue-type SCBAs; maintenance vs. construction[1910.146(c); 1910.146(d); 1910.12(b); 1926.21(b)(6)]
- [04/03/1996] Definition of a "floor," "building official," and "plates of approved design."[1910.22; 1910.22(d)]
- [04/02/1996] Voluntary/reserve/apprentice firefighters who are not paid.[1975.3]
- [04/02/1996] Training requirements of the competent person for class II roofing work.[1926.1101]
- [04/02/1996] Revised Grain Handling Standard: Guidance to Compliance Officers.[1910.272]
- [04/02/1996] Portable ladders.[1910.21; 1910.21(e)(2); 1910.23(c)(14); 1910.32(b)(5); 1926.500; 1926.1050; 1926.1053(b); 1926.1053(b)(5)(i); 1926 Subpart L]
- [04/02/1996] Motor wiring connects.[1910.303(g)(2)]
- [03/29/1996] Machine Guarding Standard.[1910.212; 1910.217]
- [03/26/1996] Whether the OSHA HAZWOPER standard applies to the remediation of unexploded conventional ordnance at military sites.[1910.120; 1926.65]
- [03/26/1996] Requirements of the Occupational Noise Exposure Standard with regards to hearing protectors.[1910.95]
- [03/26/1996] Relationship between owners and loggers.[1975.3]
- [03/26/1996] Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution standard.[1910.269]
- [03/26/1996] An interpretation for the Bakery Equipment Standard, 29 CFR 1910.263.[1910.263]
- [03/20/1996] Operation of cranes near powerlines.[1926.550]
- [03/19/1996] In multi-story buildings "employee notice" requirement of asbestos standard.[1926.1101]
- [03/18/1996] OSHA first aid standard.[1910.151]
- [03/18/1996] The relationship between OSHA standards and the usage of particulate respirators.[1910.1001(g)(3); 1926.1101(h)(3)(iv); 1910.134(d)]
- [03/15/1996] Spray Finishing.[1910.107]
- [03/15/1996] Fire prevention and protection requirements applicable to underground construction.[1926.800]
- [03/14/1996] Request for Interpretation - 29 CFR 1910.213(f)(2).[1910.213]
- [03/13/1996] OSHA's requirements for locking type snaphooks on pole strap systems.[1910.23; 1910.67; 1910.269; 1926.502; 1926.556; 1926.959]
- [03/12/1996] Scope of logging standard -- 1910.266.[1910.132; 1910.138; 1910.242; 1910.266; 1910.269]
- [03/12/1996] Grounding requirements with respect to a battery charger used with rechargeable power tools.[1910.304; 1910.307; 1910.399]
- [03/07/1996] Use of seat belts on powered industrial trucks.[1910.178]
- [03/05/1996] Determination on whether the "Line Journeyman Changing out Trasformer" activities are within the intent of the OSHA standards.[1910.269]
- [03/05/1996] Low urinary creatinine levels.[1910.1027]
- [03/04/1996] Fit testing and fit factors for the N-95 respirators for protection against TB exposure.[1910.134]
- [03/04/1996] OSHA Asbestos Standard.[1910.1001]
- [03/04/1996] The biological monitoring requirements under the Final Rule for Lead.[1926.62; 1910.1025]
- [02/28/1996] Ramps: guarding and means of access to a higher elevation.[1910.23; 1926.1051]
- [02/28/1996] Hazard Communications Standard.[1910.1200]
- [02/27/1996] The situations under which dry cleaning establishments would be covered by the bloodborne pathogens standard.[1910.1030]
- [02/26/1996] Clarification of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.[1910.269]
- [02/26/1996] Minimum approach distances.[1910.269; 1910.333]
- [02/26/1996] Clarification of Section 1910.268 Telecommunications.[1910.27; 1910.268]
- [02/22/1996] The requirement for change rooms whenever employees are required to wear personal protective clothing.[1910.120; 1910.141]
- [02/22/1996] Component evaluation and UL's MOU Third Party Test Data Program.[1910.7]
- [02/21/1996] Building and/or facility owner notification requirements.[1910.1001; 1926.1101]
- [02/16/1996] The coverage of the Hazard Communications Standard (HCS) to crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas condensate.[1910.1200]
- [02/16/1996] The requirements of a building owner for conducting a survey and the labeling of asbestos materials under the OSHA asbestos standard.[1910.1001]
- [02/15/1996] The activation of hoisting or dumping devices on haulage vehicles used in the construction industry.[1926.601]
- [02/15/1996] Classification of saliva in dental procedures under the bloodborne pathogens standard.[1910.1030]
- [02/14/1996] Standards and regulations applicable in the U.S. for sale, import, handling, and transportation of various chemicals.[1910.1200]
- [02/14/1996] OSHA's policy regarding the use of scaffolds as fall arrest system anchors.[1926.502]
- [02/13/1996] Third party certification for the Astro-Press 1000 control system.[1910.217]
- [02/09/1996] Requesting a clarification of 29 CFR 1910.178 (k)(1).[1910.178]
- [02/08/1996] Guidance in determining whether certain spaces would be considered confined spaces.[1910.146]
- [02/07/1996] Safety electrical work practices; motor disconnects;work clearances.[1905; 1910.11; 1910.303(g)(1); 1910.305(j)(4); 1910.333(a)(1)]
- [02/06/1996] Applicable regulations and design calculation factors which can be used for tanks and vessels.[1910.106]
- [02/05/1996] The OSHA interpretation of respiratory protection requirements with regards to tuberculosis (TB) exposure.[1910.134; 1910.134(d); 1910.134(f)]
- [02/01/1996] Contractors and the criteria for applying the Construction Work Standard.[1910; 1910.12; 1926]
- [02/01/1996] Spacing of connections between safety net panels.[1926.502]
- [02/01/1996] Clarification of house foundation/basement excavation;Fall protection requirements.[1926.652; 1926 Subpart M]
- [01/30/1996] Installation of fall protection equipment criteria in 1926.502.[1926.502]
- [01/30/1996] A definition of the word 'ingot' as it applies to 1910.1025.[1910.1025]
- [01/29/1996] Request for Compliance Assistance Regarding the Enforcement of 29 CFR 1910.266.[1910.266]
- [01/29/1996] Process Safety Management regulations and directives.[1910.119]
- [01/26/1996] Manucroche Quick Connector for fall arrest systems.[1926.502]
- [01/24/1996] Hand portable operated abrasive grinders.[1910.215; 1910.243]
- [01/24/1996] OSHA Asbestos Standard.[1910.1001; 1926.1101]
- [01/24/1996] The requirements for fall protection around residential basement foundation excavations deeper than six feet.[1926.501(b)(7)(i)]
- [01/19/1996] The assessment of craft technical skills.[1926.20(b)]
- [01/18/1996] Lead in construction.[1926.62]
- [01/11/1996] Labeling of Latex.[1910.1200]
- [01/11/1996] Process safety management at what point a work site change would no longer be considered a modification but a new facility.[1910.119]
- [01/11/1996] Permit-required confined spaces and control of hazardous energy; vehicle LOTO.[1910.146; 1910.147(a); 1910.147(c)(4)(i); 1910.252]