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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.
- 1910.272 - Concern regarding the Hazard Information Bulletin. - 06/19/1995
- 1910.272 - Grain elevator inspection activities - 05/30/1991
- 1910.272 - Grain handlers and engulfment hazards; procedures for unguarded sweep augers. - 09/29/2008
- 1910.272 - Grain Handling Facilities - Inspection Guidance and Standard. - 01/06/1992
- 1910.272 - Grain Handling Facilities Standard. - 07/29/1991
- 1910.272 - Grain handling facilities. - 10/08/1991
- 1910.272 - Industries involved in peanut production. - 06/03/1993
- 1910.272 - Location of excessive temperature sensors in the grain industry - 04/03/1991
- 1910.272 - Manufacturer Supplying Halon 1301 Systems for Fire and Explosion Suppression. - 07/11/1991
- 1910.272 - Reiteration of OSHA policy on unguarded sweep augers. - 02/16/2012
- 1910.272 - Revised Grain Handling Standard: Guidance to Compliance Officers. - 04/02/1996
- 1910.272 - Small town grain elevators. - 07/22/1980
- 1910.272 - Temperature control devices for use in the grain elevator industry. - 12/01/1989
- 1910.272 - Testing electrical resistance of grain elevator conveyor belts. - 09/09/1997
- 1910.272 - Use of X-Pac as an explosion suppression system - 04/01/1991
- 1910.272 - Voluntary safety and health audits under the Occupational Safety and Health Act - 09/11/1996
- 1910.272(e)(1)(i) - Questions regarding the Permit-Required Confined Space standard, 1910.146, and the Grain Handling standard, 1910.272. - 02/08/2005
- 1910.272(e)(2) - Grain handlers and engulfment hazards; procedures for unguarded sweep augers. - 09/29/2008
- 1910.272(g)(1)(ii) - Clarification on when a worker may be inside a grain storage bin while a sweep auger is operating. - 05/16/2011
- 1910.272(g)(1)(ii) - Grain handlers and engulfment hazards; procedures for unguarded sweep augers. - 09/29/2008
- 1910.272(g)(1)(ii) - Grain Handling Facility Sweep Auger Enforcement Policy - 05/03/2013
- 1910.272(g)(1)(ii) - Reiteration of OSHA policy on unguarded sweep augers. - 02/16/2012
- 1910.272(g)(2) - Grain handlers and engulfment hazards; procedures for unguarded sweep augers. - 09/29/2008
- 1910.272(g)(3) - Questions regarding the Permit-Required Confined Space standard, 1910.146, and the Grain Handling standard, 1910.272. - 02/08/2005
- 1910.272(g)(5) - Questions regarding the Permit-Required Confined Space standard, 1910.146, and the Grain Handling standard, 1910.272. - 02/08/2005
- 1910.272(g)(6) - Clarification on when a worker may be inside a grain storage bin while a sweep auger is operating. - 05/16/2011
- 1910.272(i)(2) - Enforcement Guidance - 29 CFR 1910.272(i)(2) - Standard for Grain Handling Facilities - 06/02/1990
- 1910.272(j) - Difference between "grain elevators" and "grain handling facilities" - 10/15/1998