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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.
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Confirmation that mixing of liquefied butane, transferred by a CTMV, with gasoline stored in atmospheric tanks at terminals is not covered by the PSM Standard. - [1910.119]
This letter provides guidance on the posting; and general notice requirements.
The adequate guarding of a process pump. - [1910.212]
This letter provides guidance on the substituting advanced paid leave as FMLA leave.
Clarification of New Nonformal Complaint Process. - [1903.11 ]
OSHA standards addressing reverse signal alarms on excavators. - [1926.602]
Applicability of fall protection requirements/fall protection for waste collection and landfill activities. - [1926.500(a); 1926.501(b); 1910 Subpart D; 1910 Subpart I]
Clarification of the Electric Power Generation, Transmission, And Distribution Standard, 29 CFR 1910.269. - [1910.269; 1910.269(a)(1)(i)(A); 1910 Subpart S]
Regulation on OSHA's Occupational Exposure to Asbestos. - [1910.1001; 1926.1101]
(OSHA) revised asbestos standard. - [1910.1001]
The impact on the roofing industry of the OSHA's newly revised fall protection standard. - [1926.501(b)(10); 1926.501(b)(11)]
Packing materials which were used for packaging explosives must be burned. - [1910.109; 1926.900]
CPL 02-00-100 [CPL 2.100] - National - Application of the Permit-Required Confined Spaces (PRCS) Standards, 29 CFR 1910.146. - 05/05/1995
Concerning the application of the venture capital operating company exception of the "plan assets" regulation (29 C.F.R. 2510.3-101) to Small Business Investment Companies.
This letter provides guidance on the definition of "Serious Health Condition".
An error in the 1910.1000 Z-Tables. - [1910.1000]
Face protection for phlebotomists, exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens. - [1910.1030]
Requirements for spill containment mats under retail displays of lawn and garden chemicals within stores. - [1910.120; 1910.1200]
Response to IDLH or Potential IDLH atmospheres. - [1910.134(g); 1910.120; 1910.156]
OSHA regulation requiring foot protection for employees exposed to falling object hazards. - [1926.95]
The use of the load engaging means in an elevated position for use as a work table for the prevention and control of ergonomic hazards. - [1910.178]
This letter provides guidance on return to work or "Fitness for duty" certifications; and returning to work.
This letter provides guidance on substance abuse; and the termination for substance abuse.
Where the registered nurses receive their full guaranteed salary which is not subect to reduction because of variations in the quality or quantity of work, they would qualify for the bona fide professional exemption. They may receive an additional productivity bonus which does not affect their exempt status.
City employees working in another department may volunteer as firefighters outside their normal working hours.
Section that requires the employer to insure that apparel worn by employees not increase the injury should they be exposed to flame. - [1910.269]
Rules requiring safety check valves on compressed air equipment. - [1910.169(b)(3)]
Sleep time agreements between employer and employee.
OSHA guidance on Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training. - [1910.120]
OSHA tuberculosis (TB) enforcement. - [1910.134]
Whether or not organic rock, such as "Miami oolite rock" should be considered by OSHA as "stable rock". - [1926.652]
Employee notification as covered under 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(8)(i). - [1926.62 ]
Health effects of prolonged exposure to paint related materials. - [1910.1200]
Classification of sweepers and scrubbers. - [1910.178; 1910.307]
Maintenance of medical records in the electronic form is acceptable to the agency. - [1910.1020]
The use of ozone gas from ozone generators in a large room. - [1910.1000 TABLE Z-1 ]
Whether certain proposed changes to the American Federation of Government Employees Dental Trust Fund would cause the Fund to be considered an "employee welfare benefit plan" within the meaning of ERISA section 3(1), but not a "multiple employer welfare arrangement", as defined in ERISA section 3(40).
The impact on the roofing industry from OSHA's fall protection standard. - [1926.501(b)(10); 1926.501(b)(11)]
A clarification of the definition of an outer flange on an abrasive wheel. - [1910.243]
Requirements under the Ethylene Oxide Standards. - [1910.1047(g)]
Portable electric lighting. - [1926.405]
Selection of hand protection for cold environments. - [1910.138]
Permissible exclusions from the regular rate under section 7(e)(3)(b) regarding bona profit sharing plans.
The new fall protection provisions of Subpart M and their application to various types of aerial lifts. - [1910; 1926]
Acceptable use of reinforcing steel bent to a horizontal position to eliminate impalement hazards. - [1926.701(b)]
Compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) and the requirement for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). - [1910.1200]
A private employer engaged in providing services in a National park or forest section is denied the minimum wage and overtime exemption under 13(a)(3) but meets the partial overtime exemption under 13(b)(29).
Safety plans as set forth in Subpart M -- Fall Protection for the Construction Industry. - [1926.502(k); 1926 Subpart M App E]
Asbestos in the car repair industry. - [1910.1001]
Clarify issues related to the joint venture study and its use as objective data under the Formaldehyde Standard. - [1910.1048]
Coverage under the Process Safety Management Standard. - [1910.119]
Request for a list of all OSHA-regulated air contaminants. - [1910.1000; 1910.1000 TABLE Z-1; 1910.1000 TABLE Z-2; 1910.1000 TABLE Z-3]
Sampling for lead welding fumes. - [1910.252(c); 1926.353]
Suprotek PC100 protective rebar cover. - [1926.701]
Compliance Audits of the Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals Standard. - [1910.119]
CPL 02-01-019 [CPL 2-1.19] - National - Logging Operations, Inspection Procedures and Interpretive Guidance. - 03/17/1995
Compliance from OSHA for an inflatable fall arrest device. - [1926.502]
Hazard Communication Standard requirements for labeling fire extinguishers. - [1910.1200; 1910.1201]
Regulations pertaining to respirator use. - [1910.1020]
OSHA standards addressing training for employees using personal fall arrest equipment. - [1926.21]
New Fall Protection standards and standards for scaffolds used during dry wall work - [1926.451(a); 1926.451(c); 1926.760(a)(1)]
Public sector firefighters/police Section 7(k) and collective bargaining agreements with an "off duty day" without pay.
This letter provides guidance on the FMLA and the ADA regarding light duty, accommodations; and medical certifications.
Employees in a cotton yarn manufacturing plant who voluntarily wear cloth over their mouths and noses to prevent lint from sticking to their skin. - [1910.134; 1910.1043]
Interpretation Regarding Guardrails Proposed for Coors Stadium. - [1910.23; 1910.28]
Enforcement of Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution and Electrical Protective Equipment. - [1910.137; 1910.269]
Safety concerns at Montana ski areas and OSHA standards for fixed ladders. - [1910.27]
Whether the employee benefit arrangements of Jeanes Hospital, a medical care institution of the Religious Society of Friends, are “church plans” within the meaning of ERISA section 3(33) of and thus excluded from Title I coverage by ERISA section 4(b)(2).
Whether the Providence Services Pension Plan is a “church plan” or plans within the meaning of ERISA section 3(33) where Providence Services is an institution of St. Ignatius Province of the Sisters of Providence.
Guaranteed fixed weekly salary plus a commission or bonus may satisfy the requirements of the 13(a)(1) exemption if the employee is guaranteed the salary free and clear without any reductions.
Details the criteria to be met that would not be considered an FLSA employment relationship for a school to work learning experience.
Regarding "Compliance Audits" of the Process Safety Management for Highly Hazardous Chemicals Standard. - [1910.119]
The use of natural gas or liquid propane gas used in an after-burner. - [1910.119]
Process Safety Management (PSM) of Highly Hazardous Chemicals standards, as it may apply to processes containing HHCs. - [1910.119]
This letter provides guidance on the continuation of employments services for retirement vesting purposes.
Reusable Sharp Containers. - [1910.1030]
Commissioned employees under section 7(i) may be compensated based on a percentage of all retail sales by all sales employees in a given store rather than on an individual basis.
The official policy regarding the Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. - [1910.1030]
Clarification on how OSHA would address the use of natural gas or liquid propane gas used in an after-burner to remove volatile organic carbon (VOC) air contaminants. - [1910.119]
Public sector firefighters/police under section 7(k) who are cross-trained as EMS employees qalify for the 7(k) exemption as fire protection where they are principally engaged as firefighters who meet the duties test in §553.210(a) and EMS functions in §553.215.
Whether The Pennsylvania Division, Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association Health Benefit Plan is an “employee welfare benefit plan” within the meaning of ERISA section 3(1).
Criteria for personal fall arrest systems. - [1926.502(d)(16)(iii); 1926.502(d)(16)(iv); 1926.502(d)(16)(v)]
Evaluation of Variance #2272, application for permanent variance and interim order. - [1910.261]
Hoisting personnel into and out of drilled shafts with a drill rig. - [1926.501; 1926.552]
Process Safety Management Program required by OSHA. - [1910.119]
Community response personnel with regards to HAZWOPER. - [1910.120]
Clarification of the Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Standard. - [1910.269]
Enforcing the provision for toilet facilities on construction and demolition sites. - [1926.51]
The application of the HCS in the construction industry. - [1926.59 ]
The harmfulness of photographic chemicals used in the C-41 color processing procedure. - [1910.1200]
Guidance on whether an inert gas in the non-compressed state represent hazardous chemicals under the Hazard Communication Standard. - [1910.1200]
The purpose of Material Safety Data Sheets. - [1910.1200]
Interpretation of the Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals Standard. - [1910.119]
Occupational Noise Exposure Standard when an employee with a history of off-the-job noise exposure. - [1910.95]
The application of the Personal Protective Equipment standard to PPE hazard assessment and training for laboratory and clinical health care workers. - [1910.132; 1910.145; 1910.1030; 1910.1450]
Information Letter to Venus Conklin.
Guidance regarding the qualified medical child support order (QMCSO) provisions of ERISA. The provisions to which you refer were part of COBRA, which also added related provisions to the Social Security Act.
The need for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). - [1910.1200]
Sleep time for public sector firefighters/police under section 7(k)
Request for Clarification of 29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(6). - [1910.1025]
The review of first aid training programs. - [1910.151]
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