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The application of Title I of ERISA to the payment by plans of expenses relating to tax-qualification. See hypothetical examples.
Fall protection: determination of roof width on irregular shaped roofs. - [1926.501(b)(10); 1926.502(h)]
Hoists for suspension scaffolds must be tested by a qualified testing laboratory. - [1926.451; 1926.449]
Acceptable use of load-limiting clutches as upper and/or lower limit devices. - [1910.179]
Labeling requirements under the HAZCOM and Laboratory standards;use of safe needle devices. - [1910.1200(f); 1910.1450(h)(1)(i); 1910.1030(d)(2)(i)]
PR 600 Mobile Fall Protection System. - [1926.502]
Roofing material vendors must provide employee fall protection. - [1926.501]
Advising Bureau staff of the goals and objectives established for Fiscal Year 2001 to be used in developing work plans, performance standards and performance measures.
This compliance guide explains some of the procedures that will be followed under the amended rules for processing black lung benefit claims filed after January 19, 2001
Engineering controls must be used to prevent needlesticks where feasible. - [1910.1030(d)(2)(i); 1910.1030(d)(2)(viii)]
Thomas' MAPP gas glass mold heat processes fall within the PSM hydrocarbon fuels exemption. - [1910.119(a)(1)(ii)(A)]
CPL 02-01-028 [CPL 2-1.28A] - National - Compliance Assistance for the Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training Standards - 11/30/2000 - PDF
Clarification of system operator exclusive control provisions. - [1910.269(d)(8)(ii); 1910.269(d)(8)(v); 1910.269(x)]
Applicability of OSHA's LOTO standards; isolation and verification procedures. - [1910.147; 1910.333(b); 1910.399]
Concerning the application of PTE 84-24 to transactions involving certain individual retirement annuities offered by TIAA-CREF.
ROPS: de minimis policy for use of 1994 SAE standard. - [1926.1001(h)]
Pump jack scaffolds must be braced at their bottom. - [1926.452(j)(2); 1926.450(b)]
Application of the Confined Spaces Advisor to construction; personal fall arrest system requirements. - [1926.21(b)(6)(i); 1926.353(b); 1926.502(d); 1926.651(g); 1926.800; 1926.956; 1910.146(a)]
Guard requirements for concrete mixers with loading skips. - [1926.300(b)(3); 1926.300(b)(4); 1926.702(b)]
Hepatitis B vaccination requirements for employees providing first aid as a collateral duty. - [1910.1030(f)(2); 1960]
OSHA does not regulate design specifications for splicing plates on roof trusses.
Regarding the applicability of Title I of ERISA. Specifically, whether the Authority's East Alabama Medical Center Financial Security Plan and its East Alabama Medical Center TSA Thrift Plan are governmental plans, and, therefore excluded by §4(b)(1) from coverage under Title I.
Clarification of when mechanical equipment can be used on sloped roofs. - [1926.502(f)(1); 1926.502(f)(4); 1926.502(h)(2)]
Requirements to prevent trench collapse during sheet-pile operations. - [1926.603(c)(3); 1926.652(b); 1926.651(j)]
Regarding the applicability of Title I of the ERISA to the UTU’s Job Benefit Fund/Income Security Program, specifically, that the JBF/ISP is not an "employee welfare benefit plan" within the meaning of section 3(1) of Title I of ERISA.
Regarding the definition of a "Transition Policy" contained in the Department of Labor regulation at 29 C.F.R. 2550.401c-1(h)(6).
Responsibility for cleaning/preventing exposure to contaminated emergency medical equipment. - [1910.1030; 1910.1030(d)(4)(i); 1910.1030(d)(4)(ii); 1910.1030(d)(4)(iv); 1910.1030(e)(2)(ii)(B)]
Use of compressed air above 30 p.s.i. for cleaning purposes;nonmetallic-sheathed cable for temporary wiring. - [1926.302(b)(4); 1926.405(a)(2); 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(B)]
Hearing protection and the responsibility for paying for the hearing protectors including replacement devices/parts. - [1910.95; 1910.95(i)(1); 1910.132]
Applicability of bloodborne pathogens standard to athletic trainers; handling of contaminated laundry. - [1910.1030; 1975.3(d)]
Rollover protective structures are required for earthmoving "dumpers." - [1926.602(a)(1); 1926.602(a)(6); 1926.1000]
Concerning the status of the Firefighters’ Variable Supplements Fund under Title I of ERISA. Specifically, that the VS Fund is a "governmental plan" within the meaning of section 3(32) of ERISA, and, therefore, is excluded from ERISA Title I coverage pursuant to section 4(b)(1) of ERISA.
Applicability of PSM standard to on-site use of methane as fuel. - [1910.119(a)(1); 1910.119(h)(3); 1926.64(a)(1); 1926.64(h)(3)]
Training obligations of temporary employment agencies and host employers. - [1975.3]
A five-gallon paint pail should not be used as a step stool.
This letter provides guidance on joint employers; and integrated employers.
This letter provides guidance on intermittent leave and the 1250 hours test for employee eligibility.
This letter provides guidance on the return to work "Fitness for duty" certifications; and returning to work.
This letter provides guidance on the accrual of seniority while on FMLA leave.
Surgical smoke is not covered by the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. - [1910.1030(b)]
Clips used for wire rope guardrails; required fall protection in hoist area. - [1926.501; 1926.502]
Employees engaged in formwork over 6 feet high must have fall protection. - [1926.501(b)(1); 1926.501(b)(2); 1926.501(b)(5); 1926.451(g)]
Clarification of OSHA policy regarding the use of scaffold stairs for access to a multi-story structure. - [1926.451; 1926.1051]
Noise exposure measurement records must be retained for 2 years. - [1910.95(m)(3)(i); 1910.1020(d)(1)]
Clarification of the terms "hole" versus "unprotected sides or edges." - [1926.500; 1926.501(b)(1); 1926.501(b)(4); 1926.32(f)]
Fall protection for various lift-devices; restraint, positioning, fall arrest and rescue requirements; maintenance vs. construction examples. - [1926.451(g)(1)(vii); 1926.451(g)(4); 1926.453(b)(2)(v); 1926.500; 1926.502(d); 1926.502(d)(20)]
Anchoring 2-point suspension scaffolds;criteria for testing anchorages. - [1910.66; 1910.28(g)(11); 1926.451(d)(18)]
Trench shield must extend 18" above excavation walls when below grade. - [1926.652(b); 1926.650; 1926.651(j)(2)]
Alloy steel chain slings must not be loaded beyond working load limit. - [1926.251(b)(4); 1926.251(a)(2); 1926.550(a)(19)]
Tie, guy, and bracing requirements for scaffold systems. - [1926.451(a)(1); 1926.451(a)(6); 1926.451(c)(1)(ii); 1926.451(c)(1)(iii); 1926.451(c)(3)]
Acceptable use of warning lines as fall protection for roofers and other trades. - [1926.501(b)(10); 1926.501(b)(2); 1926.501(b)(12); 1926.501(b)(13); 1926.502(b)]
Foundation requirements for scaffolds; competent person qualifications for assessing foundations. - [1926.451(c)(1)(iii); 1926.451(c)(2); 1926.451(c)(2)(i); 1926.451(f)(3); 1926.451(f)(7); 1926.450]
Scissor lifts are not aerial lifts, are considered scaffolds. - [1926.451; 1926.453]
Whether allowing the owner of an IRA to direct the IRA to invest in a limited partnership, in which relatives and the IRA owner in his individual capacity are partners, will violate section 4975 of the Code.
Selection of air purifying respirators for gases and vapors with poor warning properties (diisocyanates). - [1910.134(d)(3)(iii); 1910.134(d)(1)(i)]
CPL 02-02-054 [CPL 2-2.54A] - National - Respiratory Protection Program Guidelines. - 07/14/2000 - PDF
Soda acid and inverted foam extinguishers are not approved portable refighting equipment. - [1926.150(c)(1)(ix); 1926.150(c)(1)(x)]
This is in response to your request for an Advisory Opinion Opinion Letter under section 206(d)(3) of ERISA. You raise questions regarding the proper treatment of a domestic relations order that assigns to an alternate payee a “company-paid survivor benefit.”
Evaluation of proposed modifications to the Bureau of Prisons' Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures. - [1910.147; 1910.147(e)(3); 1910.333; 1910.333(a)(1); 1910.333(b)(2); 1910.333(b)(2)(v)(C)]
Double-walled tanks do not reduce the minimum separation distances for flammable and combustible liquids. - [1910.106(f)(3)(i)]
PPE must be provided for serious sun exposure hazards. - [1910.132(a)]
Use of height adjustable beds help reduce back injuries during patient care.
Electric power tools: grounding, NRTL approval, and suitable circuit connection. - [1926.404(b)(2); 1926.403(a); 1926.404(f)(7)(iv)]
Whether the status of the Retirement System as a "governmental plan" under section 3(32) of ERISA would be adversely affected if the Retirement System were to allow participation by certain employees of General Telecommunications Electronic (GTE).
Clarification of requirements for 1000 gallon diesel storage tank. - [1926.152; 1926.155(h)]
Clarification of single and multiple crews for purposes of deenergizing lines. - [1910.269(m)(3)(viii)]
Requirements for scaffold toprails and midrails;moving mobile scaffolds; outrigger frames. - [1926.451(g); 1926.451(h); 1926.452(w)]
An attendant may participate in non-entry confined space rescue under certain conditions. - [1910.146(k); 1910.146(i)]
Clarification of requirements for daily disposal of combustible wastes. - [1910.106(e)(9)(iii)]
OSHA regulation of liquified paving asphalt; not covered by 1910.106. - [1910.106]
Evaluation of a single-person, manually propelled, mobile work platform. - [1926.452(w); 1926.450; 1926.451; 1926.454]
Scaffolds placed in service after January 1,2000 must meet new rail height requirements. - [1926.451(g)(4)(ii)]
Whether certain employee benefit arrangements described in your letter are "church plans" within the meaning of section 3(33) of Title I of ERISA.
Whether certain employee benefit plans are "governmental plans" within the meaning of section 3(32) of Title I of ERISA. Specifically, the plans covered by your request are: the Annuity Plan of the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association of the City of New York; the Health and Welfare Fund of the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association of the City of New York; and the Retiree Health and Welfare Fund of the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association of the City of New York.
The applicability of Title I of ERISA to the OCSEA Benefits Trust. The Trust provides welfare benefits to approximately 47,000 active employees, former employees, and to dependents of active or former employees.
Fall protection non-conforming guardrail criteria for application of a de minimis policy. - [1926.500; 1926.501(b)(2)(ii); 1926.501(b)(4)(i); 1926.501(b)(4)(ii); 1926.501(b)(4)(iii); 1926.501(b)(10); 1926.502(b); 1926.501(b)(2); 1926.502(f)(2)]
Provides guidance to the mining community for the reporting of accidents involving roof falls as required by 30 C.F.R. § 50.10.
Pre-operation forklift examinations are not required to be written. - [1910.178(q)(7)]
Use of X-ray fluorescence (XRF) is not acceptable to determine employee lead exposures. - [1926.62(d)]
The BBP standard applicability to home health care service workers. - [1910.1030]
Trainee signatures are not required to verify training; U.S. Postal Service is covered by the OSHAct. - [1910.132]
Application of 1910.1030 (HBV vaccination series) to police, firefighters, and accident investigators. - [1910.1030(f)(1)(ii)(D); 1960.16; 1975.5]
Minimum width of exit routes; redesignation of 1910.1020. - [1910.37; 1910.36(g)(2); 1910.36; 1910.36(b); 1910.24(d); 1910.1020]
Employee training for water rescue at an amusement park.
This letter provides guidance on the employer's "less stringent" leave policies.
OSHA will not enforce the PSM standard at oil and gas production facilities. - [1910.119(a)]
Competency of powered industrial truck trainers; training must be truck- and site-specific. - [1910.178(l)(2)(ii); 1910.178(l)(3)(i); 1910.178(l)(3)(ii)]
Powered industrial truck training for employees working at another employer's worksite. - [1910.178(l)]
Use of electronic signature pad to record signatures for training certification. - [1910; 1915; 1917; 1918; 1926; 1928; 1960]
Abbrasive blast cleaning nozzles must be equipped with a "dead-man" control. - [1910.244(b)]
Whether the Tulsa Firefighters Health and Welfare Plan is excluded from Title I of ERISA as a "governmental plan" within the meaning of section 3(32).
Whether the Employees’ Money Purchase Pension Plan of the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara is a governmental plan within the meaning of section 3(32), therefore, excluded by section 4(b)(1) from coverage.
Compliance with PSM and ANSI/ISA-S84.01 for safety instrumented systems - [1910.119(d)(3); 1910.119(f)(1)(iv); 1910.119(j)]
Lockout/tagout: preferred means of energy isolation; non cord-and-plug powered equipment. - [1910.147(a)(2)(iii)(A); 1910.147(c)(3); 1910.269(m); 1910.333(b)]
Process Safety Management (PSM) applicability to liquid petroleum gas (LPG) bottle filling process. - [1910.119(a)]
Tunnel illumination requirements. - [1926.56(a); 1926.800(g)(4); 1926.800(l)(2)]
Clarification of training requirements for supervisory and managerial personnel under 1910.269. - [1910.269(a)(2)]
HBV antibody testing is required after vaccination series;HBV booster not required. - [1910.1030(f)(1)(i); 1910.1030(f)(2)(v)]
Applicability of 1910.178 to earth moving equipment and skid steer loaders. - [1910.178(a)]
Provides a summary of the key requirements of MSHA's revised occupational noise exposure standard and information to help the mining community understand and comply with the standard. It particularly should benefit small mine operators who may be unfamili
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