Guidance Search
The Department of Labor provides this guidance search tool as a single, searchable location where users may search for guidance issued by any of the Department’s agencies, including significant guidance documents under Executive Order 12866. Individual guidance documents are maintained on the various agency websites, and if you know what agency you are looking for, you may also find guidance by navigating directly to that agency’s website. The Code of Federal Regulations and the Federal Register, which are not maintained by the Department, also include some of the Department’s interpretations of law and similar material.
The Department and its agencies issue guidance to provide clarifying information and technical assistance to the public on existing statutory and regulatory rights and obligations, inform the regulated community about best practices, and provide other useful information. The contents of these documents do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way, except as authorized by law or incorporated into a contract, cooperative agreement, or grant.
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One in a series of animated videos targetting new workers, showing the hazards and prevention methods when working in construction.
One in a series of animated videos targetting new workers, showing the hazards and prevention methods when working in construction.
One in a series of animated videos targetting new workers, showing the hazards and prevention methods when working in construction.
One in a series of animated videos targetting new workers, showing the hazards and prevention methods when working in construction.
One in a series of animated videos targetting new workers, showing the hazards and prevention methods when working in construction.
One in a series of animated videos targetting new workers, showing the hazards and prevention methods when working in construction.
One in a series of animated videos targetting new workers, showing the hazards and prevention methods when working in construction.
One in a series of animated videos targetting new workers, showing the hazards and prevention methods when working in construction.
One in a series of animated videos targetting new workers, showing the hazards and prevention methods when working in construction.
One in a series of animated videos targetting new workers, showing the hazards and prevention methods when working in construction.
One in a series of animated videos targetting new workers, showing the hazards and prevention methods when working in construction.
One in a series of animated videos targetting new workers, showing the hazards and prevention methods when working in construction.
One in a series of animated videos targetting new workers, showing the hazards and prevention methods when working in construction.
One in a series of animated videos targetting new workers, showing the hazards and prevention methods when working in construction.
One in a series of animated videos targetting new workers, showing the hazards and prevention methods when working in construction.
OSHA CSHO resource for technical infromation about noise exposure and measurement equipment. Publically available for transparency.
Work platforms as Attachments - [1910.178]
Clarifies that mine operators compliant with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) are also in compliance with MSHA’s Hazard Communication (HazCom) standards.
Provides information to employers and workers of the potential for fatal injury associated with failure of the discharge-door locking mechanism on baling and compacting equipment, and measures they can take to mitigate this hazard.
The purpose of this PPL is to clarify that, as indicated below, mine operators compliant with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) are also in compliance with MSHA’s Hazard Communication (HazCom) standards.
Guidance outlines protocols and provides standard language to assist DOL agency components carry out their responsiblities for the administrative processing of initial FOIA requests, including adjudicating fee matters and requests for expedited processing
Guidance Regarding Body Armor - [1910.132]
Addresses many of the questions raised concerning the effect of ERISA on the Federal and State regulation of MEWAs.
Investigation of the March 31, 2013 Temporary Overhead Crane Collapse at Arkansas Nuclear One Power Plant in London/Russellville, AR
Describes how to keep firefighters safe when operating around materials such as sawdust, flour, sugar, grain, coal, fertilizer and aluminum dust.
Logging
Provides guidance concerning minimum safe distances necessary to prevent interference with blasting circuits by electromagnetic waves produced by Radio Frequency (RF) from communication and electronic tracking systems. PPL P11-V-13, Guidance for Complian
fact sheet communicates how heat illness can be prevented
This Advisory Opinion Opinion Letter concerns the application of ERISA plan asset and fiduciary obligations to contractual arrangements between plans and service providers whereby a plan obtains credits or rights to share in revenue sharing payments the service provider receives as a result of plan investments.
Answers multiple questions about CRC's external enforcement program
Provides information on the health effects associated with 1-bromopropane and the methods used to control worker exposures.
Discusses ways to identify ergonomic problems, solutions to control hazards, and training and assistance. Highlights Standards and Enforcement information.
Investigation of the April 18, 2013 Partial Collapse of a Masonry Wall during construction of the Goodwill Retail Store in Hendersonville, TN
Behrnes, Brandi
Determine Whether the Employer is Required to Record a Work-related Injury Sustained by an Employee which was Treated by a Reduction Procedure Performed on Her Dislocated Ring Finger - [1904.7(b)]
Requirements for Guardrail systems - [1910.23(e)(3); 1910.23(e)(3)(v); 1910.29(b)(5)]
Clarifies the requirements concerning tests for methane under 30 C.F.R. § 75.362(d)(1), (d)(2), and (d)(3). This PPL sets forth MSHA's policy for determining the manner and means of testing for methane at the working face including during roof bolting.
This PPL clarifies the requirements concerning tests for methane under 30 C.F.R. § 75.362(d)(1), (d)(2), and (d)(3). This PPL sets forth MSHA's policy for determining the manner and means of testing for methane at the working face including during roof bolting.
Whether documents involving participation in the Teamsters Joint Council No. 73 Pension Plan by “officers, business agents, trustees, or clerical employees” of the Joint Council and local unions affiliated with the Joint Council constitute “collective bargaining agreements” for purposes of making an election that the plan be treated as a multiemployer plan pursuant to ERISA section 3(37)(G)(i)(II).
Application of BBP standard to the precision machining industry - [1910.1030(c)(2)]
General requirements for all machines - [1910.212]
NIST labeling of Small Packages. - [1910.1200]
OSHA procedures for safe weight limits when manually lifting - [OSH Act of 1970 - Section 5(a)(1)]
This document provides an overview of whistleblower protections under the Environmental Acts in Spanish.
Provides guidance for Metal and Nonmetal enforcement personnel in documenting inspections of dams at metal and nonmetal mines and mills during regular inspections. This PIL replaces PIL I09-IV-1.
Interim Policy for 29 CFR 1915.71(j)(1) Regarding Scaffold Top Rail Heights in Shipyard Employment - [1915.71(j)(1)]
Electronic distribution of safety data sheets (SDSs) under the revised Hazard Communication standard - [1910.1200(g)(6)(ii)]
Describes the hazards often found in nail salons and provides employers and workers with recommendation to prevent injuries and illnesses.
Describes the hazards often found in nail salons and provides employers and workers with recommendation to prevent injuries and illnesses.
Guidance on the notice to employees of coverage options under FLSA §18B and updated model election notice under COBRA.
Grain Handling Facility Sweep Auger Enforcement Policy - [1910.272(g)(1)(ii)]
Regulations governing sloping and benching systems for excavations. - [1926.652(b)(4)]
Standards and enforcement policy for construction concrete pumping operations using 'concrete boom pump trucks. ' - [1926.700(a); 1926.702(e)(1)]
Regulations governing sloping and benching systems for excavations.
Standards and enforcement policy for construction concrete pumping operations using 'concrete boom pump trucks.
Provides information and resources about the health hazards and dangerous conditions that can result in fatalities for oil and gas workers.
Extension ladder hazards
Job made wooden ladder hazards
Stepladder hazards
This set of FAQs addresses annual limit waiver expiration date based on a change to a plan or policy year, provider non-discrimination, coverage for individuals participating in approved clinical trials and transparency reporting.
Some of the guidance in FAQs Part XV has been superseded by guidance contained in FAQs Part XXVII.
Provides guidance on WHD's enforcement position regarding whether employees engaged in egg processing activities are exempt as agricultural employees from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA.
This set of FAQs addresses the Summary of Benefits and Coverage requirements of PHS Act §2715.
Some of the guidance in FAQs Parts VIII, IX, X, and XIV has been superseded by guidance contained in FAQs Part XIX.
Protecting the Safety and Health of Temporary Workers
Provides information on recognizing and preventing heat related illnesses.
Provides information on recognizing and preventing heat related illnesses.
This guidance product helps improve traffic safety in marine terminals by providing information on the factors that contribute to traffic-related injuries and how to prevent them.
Hazard Communication Standard labeling and SDS for laboratory nuclear standards - [1910.1200]
Powered Industrial Truck Servicer Labeling Responsibilities for a Customer's Unsafe Powered Industrial Trucks - [1910.178(p)(1); 1910.178(q)(1)]
Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas - [1910.110(f)(4)(i); 1910.110(f)(5)]
Use of split entry concept under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012) - [1910.1200]
Notice about the issuance of final determinations on pending H-2B applications received after March 22, in response to Court Order.
Request for Interpretation of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard for Combustible Dust - [1910.1200]
Explains the WHD FOH 15e20 revision concerning survey crews and the applicabulity of DB labor standards to members of survey crews.
Manufacturer's name and address on the label of a chemical product under HCS 2012 - [1910.1200(f)(1); 1910.1200(f)(1)(vi)]
Provides information on the health effects associated with toluene and methods used to control worker exposures.
Hoisting Employees in boatswain’s chair to perform boat-building and boat-repair work - [OSH Act of 1970 - Section 5(a)(1)] - [1915; 1926 Subpart C; 1926.1431; 1926.1431(b)]
Allowable gap requirement between the trench shield and trench sides. - [1926.652(g)(1)(ii)]
Audiometric testing using insert earphones - [1910.95(g)]
Allowable gap requirement between the trench shield and trench sides.
Interim guidance to EBSA national and regional offices on compliance by plan administrators of single-employer defined benefit pension plans with the annual funding notice requirements under section 101(f) of ERISA, as amended by section 40211(b)(2) of th
This set of FAQs addresses expatriate health plans.
Controlling Employee Exposure To Caustic Battery Acid In Battery Charging Areas - [1910.151(c)]
Investigation of the October 10, 2012 Parking Garage Collapse during Construction at Miami Dade College, Doral, FL
Recommends practices for getting quality spirometry results
The primary purpose of this document is to protect emergency responders from harm by giving them a framework for gathering the necessary information prior to an emergency and converting it into safe operating procedures.
The fact sheet provides an overview of the final rule under the Affordable Care Act related to multiple employer welfare arrangements (MEWAs) and Entities Claiming Exception (ECEs) and additional enforcement authority to crack down on fraudulent health plans.
Clarification on whether the installation of a burial vault is a construction activity
Clarification on whether the installation of a burial vault is a construction activity. - [1926.1400]
Permit-Required Confined Space Rescue Retrieval Lines - [1910.146(k)(3); 1910.146(k)(3)(i); 1910.146(k)(3)(ii)]
A set of FAQs on electronic form issues, multiple worksite issues, employer surveys, special skills, and withdrawals.
This set of FAQs addresses limitations on cost-sharing and coverage of preventive services under the ACA.
Need for Removing Selector Key on Part Revolution Mechanical Power Presses - [1910.217(b)(7)(iii)]
Same as ODEP0126
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