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Standard Interpretations

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. Each 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.

December

12/16/1985 - Applicability of Section 1910.106 to Chemicals Plants. - [1910.106]
12/10/1985 - Preparing a Material Safety Data Sheet under the trade secret provisions of the Hazard Communication Standard. - [1910.1200]
12/06/1985 - Response to request for variance from 1910.242(b) - [1910.242(b)]
12/03/1985 - OSHA standards for foot protection. - [1910.136]
12/02/1985 - Inspection procedures for the Hazard Communication Standard. - [1910.1200]

November

11/26/1985 - Facial hair in the face sealing area is unacceptable. - [1910.134(g)(1)(i); 1910.134(g)(1)(ii); 1910.134(g)(1)(iii)]
11/19/1985 - Application of the Hazard Communication standard to gray and ductile iron castings. - [1910.134]
11/19/1985 - Interpretation of application of 1910.1020 to Federal agencies. - [1910.1020]
11/15/1985 - Use of Bureau of Mines Approved Gas Mask Canisters - [1910.134]
11/15/1985 - Use of Chemical Cartridge Respirators for Protection Against Mercury Vapor - [1910.134(d)(3)(iii)(B)(1)]
11/13/1985 - "Rustgo Work Platform". - [1926.451; 1926.452(w)]
11/08/1985 - Hazardous components of diesel engine emissions. - [1910.1000; 1910.1000 TABLE Z-1]
11/08/1985 - Interpretation on the application of 1910.1020 to material safety data sheets. - [1910.1020]
11/08/1985 - Marking recognition, regulations and policy of double insulated power tools - [1926.302(a); 1926.404(b)(1)(i)]

October

10/28/1985 - Procedures for ethylene oxide (EtO) spills and ethylene oxide disposal - [1910.1047]
10/21/1985 - The Willson SPECTRA eye protective device complies with ANSI Z87.1- 1968. - [1910.133(b)(2)]
10/10/1985 - Noise standards applicable to Metra are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Railroad Administration. - [1975.1; 1910.95]
10/09/1985 - Air compressor systems must be tested for air purity on six month intervals. - [1910.430(b)(4)]
10/04/1985 - Generic MSDSs to cover different products that contain the same chemicals in different proportions. - [1910.1200]

September

August

08/30/1985 - The Gleneagle spectacle with 2-mm thick polycarbonate plano lenses complies with ANSI Z87.1-1968. - [1910.133(b)(2)]
08/26/1985 - Citing 29 CFR 1926.20 and 21 for contractors or subcontractors that do not have Federal contributions - [1926.20; 1926.21]
08/15/1985 - Some employers have banned portable stereo headsets. - [1910.95]

July

07/22/1985 - Requirements for mesh size on protective canopies for mobile equipment. - [1926.604]
07/17/1985 - Clarification and the applicability of regulations pertaining to exterior building work platforms used for window washing. - [1910.28; 1910.66]
07/17/1985 - Response to a request that foundry castings be classified as articles under the Hazard Communication standard. - [1910.1200]
07/17/1985 - The Uvex Winter Optical Ultra-Spec 2000 eye protective device complies with ANSI Z87.1-1968. - [1910.133(b)(2)]
07/16/1985 - Nationally recognized testing laboratories evaluate safety features of electrical devices. - [1910.399]
07/12/1985 - Standard applicable to paper and plastic shredder machines. - [1910.212; 1910.219; 1910.144]
07/09/1985 - MSDS requirements for complex mixtures with similar hazards. - [1910.1200]
07/01/1985 - Guarding requirements for package tying machines. - [1910.212; 1910.219]

June

May

April

04/29/1985 - No specific standards regulate supermarket laser scanning equipment - [1910.97]
04/22/1985 - Standards applicable to buddy breathing devices for fire brigades. - [1910.156; 1910.16]
04/18/1985 - Definitions of "substantial noncombustible material" and "facilitate cleaning and washing". - [1910.107]
04/02/1985 - Information on 3,3'-diaminobenzidine

March

03/29/1985 - Facial hair and respirator wearing. - [1910.134]
03/28/1985 - Medical Screening requirements for employees previously exposed to beta-Naphthylamine. - [1910.1009]
03/28/1985 - Respiratory protection for abrasive blasting with silica. - [1910.94(a)(5)(ii)(b)]
03/26/1985 - Interpretation on standards for use of cranes during high wind conditions. - [1910.37; 1910.37(b)(4); 1910.27; 1917.45; 1917.45(g)(3)]
03/25/1985 - Applicability of 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) to Portable Pneumatic Powered Fastener Tools - [1910.212; 1910.212(a)(3)(ii); 1910.212(a)(3)(iv)(h); 1910.243(a)(2)(ii); 1910.243(b); 1926.302(b)(3)]
03/21/1985 - Information on forklift trucks for handling LOX. - [1910.178(c)(2)(iii); 1910.178(c)(2)(iv)]
03/18/1985 - Ventilation requirements for the auto and printing industries. - [1910.94; 1910.106; 1910.107; 1910.124; 1910.125(d)(2)]
03/13/1985 - Clarification of medical removal protection benefits in the lead standard. - [1910.1025]
03/12/1985 - Standard applicable to control of dust explosions in powdered milk production. - [1910.22; 1910.301]
03/04/1985 - Position on MSDS format for compliance with the Hazard Communication standard. - [1910.1200]

February

02/26/1985 - Clarification of the term "clip" as used in the last sentence of the subject ANSI reference. - [1926.700]
02/22/1985 - Fast response noise dosimetry measurement not acceptable. - [1910.95]
02/21/1985 - Facial hair and the wearing of respirators. - [1910.134]
02/04/1985 - Evaluation of X-rays and pulmonary function tests for early diagnosis of lung disease. - [1910.1001; 1926.1101]

January

01/24/1985 - Organic lead soap containing lead naphthenate is regulated under the lead standard. - [1910.1025]
01/18/1985 - Federal employees' rights and reprisal protection in relation to filing safety and health complaints. - [1960]
01/15/1985 - OSHA/NRC Interface Activities and Related Information - [1910.1096]
01/07/1985 - Requirements for fire brigade instructors.; Requirements for fire brigade instructors. - [1910.156; 1910.157]