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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.
- 1910.107 - A formal interpretation of 1910.107. - 04/18/1977
- 1910.107 - Clarification of 29 CFR 1910.107 in regard to when sampling for the LEL would be required. - 03/20/1979
- 1910.107 - Definitions of "substantial noncombustible material" and "facilitate cleaning and washing". - 04/18/1985
- 1910.107 - Electrostatic Paint Spraying. - 05/17/1976
- 1910.107 - Interpretation for questions related to compliance with NFPA 33 (1995 edition). - 05/14/1996
- 1910.107 - Non-finishing spraying of contact cement to wood or to laminae - 04/01/1991
- 1910.107 - OSHA may not approve, endorse, or recommend any product or process. - 07/07/1976
- 1910.107 - Paint Spraying Operations. - 12/28/1976
- 1910.107 - Requirements for providing eyewashes/showers near spray finishing operations. - 05/05/2004
- 1910.107 - Requirements for spray booth when spraying water-based paint. - 03/28/2008
- 1910.107 - Spray finishing operations citation guidance. - 07/14/2009
- 1910.107 - Spray finishing using flammable and combustible materials. - 06/15/1994
- 1910.107 - Spray Finishing Using Water-Base Paints. - 06/09/1978
- 1910.107 - Spray Finishing. - 03/15/1996
- 1910.107 - Spray painting relating to vehicle maintenance operations. - 07/28/1992
- 1910.107 - The airflow rate required for a spray painting area. - 04/08/1997
- 1910.107 - The compliance of a thermoreactor product with OSHA standards. - 03/23/1984
- 1910.107 - Variance request. - 06/07/1995
- 1910.107 - Ventilation requirements for the auto and printing industries. - 03/18/1985
- 1910.107(a)(2) - Spray finishing operations citation guidance. - 07/14/2009
- 1910.107(b)(3) - Use of fire treated cardboard to facilitate clean-up on the floors and walls of spray booths. - 01/17/1975
- 1910.107(b)(5) - Clarification of minimum face velocity requirements for spray booths - 10/22/2001
- 1910.107(b)(5)(ii) - Storage requirements for discarded filters/pads and for water-filled metal containers in 1910.107. - 02/11/2008
- 1910.107(b)(5)(iv) - Spray booth requirements including automatic sprinkler systems, relationship to NFPA 33 requirements, and paint storage. - 08/12/2004
- 1910.107(b)(5)(iv) - Unfavorable Review Commission Decision. - 05/13/1991
- 1910.107(b)(6) - An explanation of the hazard it is designed to control. - 07/09/1991
- 1910.107(c) - Spray finishing operations citation guidance. - 07/14/2009
- 1910.107(d)(9) - Full compliance with NFPA 33-2000 may be considered a de minimus violation. - 09/17/2001
- 1910.107(d)(9) - Hierarchy of controls for exposure to air contaminants - 06/24/2002
- 1910.107(d)(9) - Use of "Electronic Air Cleaners" for spray finishing operations. - 10/02/1975
- 1910.107(e)(3) - Spray booth requirements including automatic sprinkler systems, relationship to NFPA 33 requirements, and paint storage. - 08/12/2004
- 1910.107(g)(5) - Flash point of cleaning solvents for spray finishing equipment - 04/14/1996
- 1910.107(h) - Variance request. - 06/07/1995
- 1910.107(h)(2) - Variance request. - 06/07/1995
- 1910.107(h)(6) - Variance request. - 06/07/1995
- 1910.107(h)(8) - Variance request. - 06/07/1995
- 1910.107(m) - Interpretation of 1910.107 as it applies to glue spraying operations. - 03/17/1983
- 1910.107(m) - Request for a Determination as to the Applicability of 1910.107 to Truck Bed Spray-On Lining Operations. - 08/15/2006