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Interpretations

Notice: Compliance guidance provided by OR-OSHA represents the explanation, clarification, or application of the provisions of the Oregon Safe Employment Act (ORS Chapter 654) and OR-OSHA's administrative rules.  It does not add to, alter, or replace those provisions, which alone are legally binding.

Compliance guidance depends on the particular facts and circumstances described in the request for guidance. The existence of other facts or circumstances may lead to different conclusions.

You should be aware that OR-OSHA's compliance guidance is subject to periodic review and clarification, amplification, or correction and can be affected by subsequent rulemaking or changes in the law.

Interpretations Categories:



Agriculture

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08/02/07 - Pesticide labels and eyewash requirements (pdf)
01/27/06 - Policy Guidance regarding Respiratory Protection In Agriculture: OAR 437-004-1040 (pdf)
12/07/05 - Number of toilets per person in fixed work area (pdf)
04/22/03 - Jurisdiction for farms when the farm's only employees are family members (pdf)
08/21/02 - Division 4, Agriculture Clarifications (pdf)
07/30/02 - Waterless Hand Sanitizer Use in Agriculture (pdf)
04/01/01 - Agriculture Labor Housing Interpretations (pdf)
12/12/00 - Hot Water Requirements (pdf)
01/24/00 - Using Orchard Ladders for other than orchard work (pdf)
12/09/99 - Composting Toilets in Labor Housing (pdf)
05/17/99 - Square footage of living space in labor camps (pdf)
04/08/99 - Labor Camps, Emergency Situations (Revised April 11, 2003) (pdf)
02/17/99 - Variance agricultural housing units (pdf)
01/06/99 - Windows in agricultural housing units (pdf)
03/12/97 - Clarification on the status of fish hatcheries
08/02/96 - Labor Camp Inspection Meeting with U. S. Department of Labor (pdf)


Asbestos

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06/21/99 - Asbestos in Construction (pdf)
06/16/98 - Asbestos bulk sampling (pdf)
08/07/96 - Waste collection and cement pipe work practices
06/20/95 - Asbestos: Historical Data to Determine Employee Exposure (pdf)
03/01/90 - Asbestos Removal -- Negative-air Glove Bags (pdf)


Bloodborne pathogens

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01/01/05 - 4 questions about state OSHA program (pdf)
08/13/04 - Employees Designated as First-Aid Providers (pdf)
12/24/02 - Handwashing in Healthcare (pdf)
07/23/01 - Refresher Training (pdf)
01/11/01 - Volunteer Employee Regulations (pdf)
03/02/99 - Biohazard Bags (pdf)
02/26/98 - Handling of Infectious Materials (pdf)
10/07/97 - Transportation of Hazardous Waste (pdf)
06/02/97 - Medical waste (pdf)
04/02/97 - Non-profit organizations and volunteers (pdf)
01/15/97 - Collateral Duty (pdf)
01/15/96 - Waiving Hepatitis B Vaccination (pdf)
01/19/90 - Formaldehyde -- Use in Funeral Homes (pdf)


Compressed air and gases

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05/25/07 - Air Wand automatic cut-offs (pdf)
09/25/06 - Compressed Air Pipe Labelling (pdf)
10/11/96 - Compressed air safety
01/30/95 - Use of Compressed Air for Cleaning Purposes (pdf)
10/20/91 - Air Lines -- Plastic (pdf)


Confined spaces

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08/04/00 - Construction Activity vs. Maintenance Work (pdf)
06/07/99 - Train the Trainer (pdf)
03/27/98 - Clarification of Posting (pdf)
03/27/98 - Safety Response in confined spaces (revised 7/2003) (pdf)
12/29/97 - Permit required confined spaces in vaults (pdf)
08/15/97 - Rescue work in confined spaces
04/07/97 - Fall protection in confined spaces (pdf)
03/12/97 - Clarification on the status of fish hatcheries
02/21/97 - Competency testing vs Competency training (pdf)
01/14/97 - Scrubbing tanks without entering
12/29/96 - Permit-required confined space clarifications (pdf)
09/30/96 - Welding in a confined space
09/23/96 - Entry rescue (pdf)
08/06/96 - Retrieval systems
07/11/96 - Reclassifying permit required confined spaces (pdf)
06/26/96 - Using PVC for general ventilation (pdf)
01/03/96 - Entering baghouses (pdf)
10/19/94 - Confined Spaces rescue services (pdf)
03/21/94 - 2-Nitropropane (pdf)
07/13/93 - Confined Space Rescue (pdf)
04/11/81 - Confined Space hazards in cleaning-enclosed dairy equipment (pdf)


Construction

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05/28/08 - Multi-employer contractor requirements (pdf)
02/21/08 - Required clearances from the neutral conductor (pdf)
05/25/07 - Air Wand automatic cut-offs (pdf)
10/21/05 - Guardrails, stair railings, parapets (pdf)
05/14/04 - Usage of GFCI's on Construction Sites (pdf)
06/11/03 - Clarification of GFCI Standard (pdf)
04/28/03 - Sorting Hooks when Setting Stringers for Temporary Bridges (pdf)
03/25/03 - Trench Shields (pdf)
11/26/02 - Division 3, Subdivision R Interpretations (pdf)
09/26/02 - Delivery of Roofing Materials on Construction Sites (pdf)
06/26/02 - Anti-two-block devices on digger derricks (pdf)
06/14/02 - Requested Construction Interpretations (pdf)
03/21/02 - Clarification of High Visibility Safety garments in construction (pdf)
06/05/01 - Stacking Materials (Safe Heights) (pdf)
03/06/01 - Jurisdiction of city, state & county employees (pdf)
01/18/01 - Clarification of the intent of the new high visibility garment rule (pdf)
08/04/00 - Construction Activity vs. Maintenance Work (pdf)
11/09/99 - DOT Approved Gas Cans (pdf)
06/15/99 - Minimum Criteria for Roof Brackets/slideguards Used for Fall Protection (pdf)
06/30/98 - Flush Toilets (pdf)
08/25/97 - Hazard Alert-Electrical box guarding (pdf)
08/15/97 - Rescue work in confined spaces
06/27/97 - Application of rules and sole proprietorship (pdf)
05/19/97 - Wire rope flagging
05/12/97 - 1/2 hour Fire Resistant barriers (pdf)
01/15/97 - Assured grounding program
12/05/96 - Tunneling and use of propane equipment
11/18/96 - Catch platforms
10/31/96 - Contractor safety responsibilities
06/17/96 - Fall protection and return-to-work programs
02/28/96 - Fall protection temporary and fixed work platforms (pdf)
07/28/95 - Use of Scaffolding as an Anchorage for Personal Fall Arrest Systems (pdf)
05/16/94 - Spider Boxes on Construction Sites (pdf)
05/24/93 - Ladders Attached to Scaffolding (pdf)
09/30/91 - Excavation/Competent person and radial arm saw guarding (pdf)
09/05/91 - Construction Ladder Code (pdf)
09/25/90 - Material Chutes at Building Demolition Sites (pdf)


Cranes and derricks

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02/21/08 - Required clearances from the neutral conductor (pdf)
08/31/07 - Steel Erection, protection for workers working in locations covered by one or more floors exposed to overhead lifting operations (pdf)
06/13/06 - Required inspections for gantry cranes (pdf)
03/20/03 - Minimum Clearance for Cranes (pdf)
06/26/02 - Anti-two-block devices on digger derricks (pdf)
06/26/95 - Fall Arrest System (pdf)
12/16/94 - Operations of Cranes (pdf)
12/06/91 - Anti-two Blocking Systems (pdf)


Electrical

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02/21/08 - Required clearances from the neutral conductor (pdf)
01/28/08 - Rubber goods use and testing (pdf)
11/23/05 - Exposure to light bulb hazard (pdf)
05/14/04 - Usage of GFCI's on Construction Sites (pdf)
03/16/04 - NFPA 70E (pdf)
02/02/04 - Electrical Panel clearance requirements (pdf)
12/08/03 - Static Electricity (pdf)
06/17/03 - Clarification of 1910.269 (pdf)
06/11/03 - Clarification of GFCI Standard (pdf)
05/08/03 - Definition of "Railway" as found in OAR 437-002-1910.302, Electrical (pdf)
03/20/03 - Minimum Clearance for Cranes (pdf)
11/26/02 - Division 3, Subdivision R Interpretations (pdf)
04/02/99 - Tree trimming (pdf)
09/15/98 - Un-Licensed Electrical Worker Requirements (pdf)
06/16/98 - Protective Helmets (pdf)
12/18/97 - Safety Watcher (pdf)
10/27/97 - Use of harness for hot work (pdf)
08/25/97 - Hazard Alert-Electrical box guarding (pdf)
05/20/97 - Fall Protection in Electrical Power work (pdf)
05/20/97 - Harness Flammability in Electrical Power transmission work (pdf)
06/28/96 - Requirements for employees doing high voltage work
05/06/96 - 10-foot rule (pdf)
05/01/96 - Training requirements for electrical workers
05/16/94 - Spider Boxes on Construction Sites (pdf)
03/21/94 - Fluorescent Light Ballasts and PCBs (pdf)
04/01/93 - Labeling of Temporary Electrical Circuits (pdf)


Excavation

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03/25/03 - Trench Shields (pdf)
07/25/02 - Shoring Systems (pdf)
06/26/02 - Anti-two-block devices on digger derricks (pdf)
07/13/93 - Shallow Trench Excavations (pdf)
09/30/91 - Excavation/Competent person and radial arm saw guarding (pdf)
03/14/90 - Underground Storage Tank Safety Advisory (pdf)
03/01/89 - Tripod, Rescue-Descend Standards (pdf)
09/19/85 - National Emphasis Program: Trenching & Excavation (pdf)


Eyewash and deluge showers

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08/02/07 - Pesticide labels and eyewash requirements (pdf)
05/25/07 - Tempered Eye Wash Stations (pdf)


Fall protection

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09/27/07 - Landing platforms (pdf)
06/04/07 - Warning Lines (pdf)
05/10/07 - Fall Protection chip trailers (pdf)
05/07/07 - Fall protection while refueling vehicles (pdf)
11/28/05 - Volunteer Firefighting training requirements (pdf)
10/21/05 - Guardrails, stair railings, parapets (pdf)
06/17/03 - Clarification of 1910.269 (pdf)
04/04/03 - Fall Protection During Building Maintenance (pdf)
08/16/02 - Distance from edge tie off question (pdf)
07/05/02 - Comparing prussik knots to mechanical grab devices (pdf)
07/16/01 - Fall Protection Requirements for Working on Cell Phone Towers (pdf)
09/01/00 - Body Belts in Aerial Lifts (pdf)
06/15/99 - Minimum Criteria for Roof Brackets/slideguards Used for Fall Protection (pdf)
06/16/98 - Body harness vs. belts in Electrical Power Work (pdf)
11/13/97 - Rail Car Workers (pdf)
05/20/97 - Fall Protection in Electrical Power work (pdf)
04/07/97 - Fall protection in confined spaces (pdf)
11/18/96 - Catch platforms
06/17/96 - Fall protection and return-to-work programs
02/28/96 - Fall protection temporary and fixed work platforms (pdf)


Fire fighters

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07/11/08 - Fall protection for "real-time" simulated fire service training on elevated surfaces (pdf)
05/25/07 - Operating fire department apparatus (pdf)
05/15/07 - Live fire burn (pdf)
09/21/05 - Leg Protection for Fire Fighters using Chain Saws (pdf)
04/22/05 - Correct PPE Standards for Fire Fighters (pdf)
03/26/03 - Fire Code Interpretations, Personal Protective Equipment requirements of the 2 in 2 out rule (pdf)
01/31/03 - Intent of OAR 437-002-0182(25) & (26) (pdf)
11/18/02 - 2 in 2 out rule, stand-by firefighter performing other duties (revised April 15, and July 21, 2005) (pdf)
01/29/01 - Replacement of the Oregon Basic Firefighter Course with the National Fire Protection (NFPA 1403) (pdf)
01/25/99 - Personal alert safety system devices (pdf)
06/10/98 - Training of Minors in Fire Cadet Program (pdf)
10/06/97 - Protective clothing during fire suppression activities (pdf)
11/18/96 - Fire suppression
09/27/96 - Fire fighters and gas valves
06/14/96 - Fire Fighters--Minimum number to respond to structural fire (pdf)


Fire protection

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07/11/08 - Fall protection for "real-time" simulated fire service training on elevated surfaces (pdf)
08/02/07 - Fire extinguisher inspections at remote, unoccupied locations (pdf)
10/28/98 - UCB Fire Rated hatch (pdf)


First Aid

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10/11/04 - First Aid: Requirement to have supplies in unlocked cabinets, available and accessible (pdf)
08/13/04 - Employees Designated as First-Aid Providers (pdf)
03/27/04 - Providing MSDS sheets while working with dietary supplements (pdf)
06/23/99 - First aid & CPR retraining intervals (pdf)
03/02/94 - First Aid Regulations--Interpretation of (pdf)
04/29/93 - First Aid: Near Proximity (pdf)
02/26/93 - First Aid Regulations Interpretations (pdf)
10/22/92 - First Aid proximity to work site and mobile sites (pdf)
06/08/92 - Tree Top CPR (pdf)


Flammable/combustible liquids

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11/09/99 - DOT Approved Gas Cans (pdf)
10/21/98 - Clarification on the Flammable and Combustible Liquids Standards (pdf)
03/21/94 - Disposable Butane Lighters (pdf)
10/19/93 - Gasoline Storage Containers (pdf)
03/14/90 - Underground Storage Tank Safety Advisory (pdf)


Formaldehyde

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07/23/07 - Bulk formaldehyde sample analysis methods (pdf)
01/19/90 - Formaldehyde -- Use in Funeral Homes (pdf)


General safety and health interpretations

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05/18/99 - Installation of metal and woodworking machinery (pdf)
04/13/99 - Hatch Installations (pdf)
01/06/97 - Inspector safety
09/27/96 - High pressure water lines
03/21/94 - Portable Electric Grinders (pdf)


Hazard communication

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09/25/06 - Compressed Air Pipe Labelling (pdf)
03/27/04 - Providing MSDS sheets while working with dietary supplements (pdf)
04/07/03 - H2S Exposure (pdf)
05/21/99 - Electronic access to MSDS's (pdf)
10/15/98 - MSDS for waste oils (pdf)
08/24/98 - Labeling Field Requirements (pdf)
08/24/98 - MSDS Requirements for aerosol paint cans (pdf)
06/30/98 - Storing all MSDSs in one place (pdf)
06/16/98 - Hazardous Chemicals in Paint (pdf)
06/16/98 - Retail distributors selling hazardous chemicals (pdf)
03/06/98 - Storing MSDSs electronically (pdf)
04/14/97 - Documentation of training
03/21/97 - Applicability to drugs
01/16/97 - Labeling requirements
07/30/96 - Chemicals requiring an MSDS
10/23/91 - HazComm: Employer Responsibility (pdf)


Hazardous substances/chemicals

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09/25/06 - Compressed Air Pipe Labelling (pdf)
01/01/05 - 4 questions about state OSHA program (pdf)
08/13/04 - Employees Designated as First-Aid Providers (pdf)
04/07/03 - H2S Exposure (pdf)
01/31/03 - Intent of OAR 437-002-0182(25) & (26) (pdf)
11/29/01 - Arsenic (pdf)
05/24/00 - Fluorescent Light Fixtures Containing Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) (pdf)
06/30/98 - Clarification of lead Standard (pdf)
06/16/98 - Hazardous Chemicals in Paint (pdf)
05/21/98 - Storage of Garlon-4 and Crop oil (pdf)
01/08/98 - Exposure to Lead, Arsenic and hydrocarbons (pdf)
11/14/94 - Lead in Construction: Observer respirator requirements (pdf)
03/21/94 - Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) Cylinders (pdf)
03/21/94 - Fluorescent Light Ballasts and PCBs (pdf)
03/21/94 - 2-Nitropropane (pdf)
03/21/94 - Silane Gas (Silicon Tetrahydride) (pdf)
03/21/94 - Carbon Monoxide Gas Formation in Closed Dairy Equipment (pdf)
03/21/94 - Dioxin (TCDD) Information (pdf)
03/21/94 - Oregon Emergency Response System (pdf)
03/21/94 - Handling and Use of Ethylene Dibromide (EDB) (pdf)
10/01/93 - Anhydrous Ammonia (pdf)
09/10/91 - HazWoper: Training (pdf)
09/05/80 - Loading/Unloading of Anhydrous Ammonia (pdf)


Hazardous waste operations - HAZWOPER

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10/25/04 - Removing animals from meth. houses (pdf)
06/07/99 - Train the Trainer (pdf)
06/12/98 - Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response Training (pdf)
04/02/97 - Medical support personnel
03/21/94 - Oregon Emergency Response System (pdf)
09/10/91 - HazWoper: Training (pdf)
11/23/90 - HazWoper: Underground Tank Work (pdf)
11/23/90 - HazWoper: Training Levels for Firefighters (pdf)
03/14/90 - Underground Storage Tank Safety Advisory (pdf)


Insurer/self insurer

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05/01/00 - Carriers providing hygiene sampling for employers (pdf)
04/07/99 - IH loss prevention services (pdf)
08/23/91 - Self Insurer Program, Hazard Surveys (pdf)
07/18/91 - Insurers Providing Exposure Monitoring (pdf)


Jurisdiction

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03/16/05 - OSEA Act (pdf)
01/23/04 - Recordkeeping requirements for prisoners (pdf)
04/22/03 - Jurisdiction for farms when the farm's only employees are family members (pdf)
08/14/02 - Jurisdiction over non-profit organizations (pdf)
03/06/01 - Jurisdiction of city, state & county employees (pdf)
01/23/01 - Jurisdiction of employees working on mine property (pdf)
12/01/98 - Jurisdiction of Tribal and Native-American owned enterprise (pdf)
11/13/97 - Rail Car Workers (pdf)
06/27/97 - Application of rules and sole proprietorship (pdf)
05/07/92 - Volunteer Fire Departments (pdf)


Labor housing

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04/01/01 - Agriculture Labor Housing Interpretations (pdf)
12/12/00 - Hot Water Requirements (pdf)
12/09/99 - Composting Toilets in Labor Housing (pdf)
05/17/99 - Square footage of living space in labor camps (pdf)
04/08/99 - Labor Camps, Emergency Situations (Revised April 11, 2003) (pdf)
02/17/99 - Variance agricultural housing units (pdf)
01/06/99 - Windows in agricultural housing units (pdf)


Ladders

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09/27/07 - Landing platforms (pdf)
06/17/03 - Clarification of 1910.269 (pdf)
06/14/02 - Requested Construction Interpretations (pdf)
06/19/01 - Ladders and Roof Hatches (pdf)
01/24/00 - Using Orchard Ladders for other than orchard work (pdf)
08/15/97 - Extension ladders
07/03/97 - Ladders using hoisting devices (pdf)
01/24/97 - Fixed ladders used in vaults (pdf)
08/21/96 - Climbing bar vs. cage
05/24/93 - Ladders Attached to Scaffolding (pdf)
09/05/91 - Construction Ladder Code (pdf)
08/10/88 - Fixed Ladders-Sign Boards (pdf)


Lockout (Control of hazardous energy)

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11/14/03 - Periodic inspection (pdf)
12/29/97 - Permit required confined spaces in vaults (pdf)
02/15/93 - Lockout Device Removed by Employer (pdf)


Logging/forest activities

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08/13/04 - Employees Designated as First-Aid Providers (pdf)
01/11/01 - Volunteer Employee Regulations (pdf)
02/26/98 - Handling of Infectious Materials (pdf)
01/15/97 - Collateral Duty (pdf)
11/18/96 - Fire suppression
01/15/96 - Waiving Hepatitis B Vaccination (pdf)
03/21/94 - Pinch Point hazards on skid steer loaders w/backhoe (pdf)


Machine guarding

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05/11/99 - Guarding on printing machines (pdf)
07/08/97 - Trash compactors
01/08/97 - Radial arm saws
03/10/95 - Craftsman Radial Arm Saw (pdf)
05/17/94 - Guarding of Machinery by Location (pdf)
04/08/94 - Wire Wheel Guarding (pdf)
03/27/92 - Point of Operations Guarding for Bag Turning (pdf)
09/30/91 - Excavation/Competent person and radial arm saw guarding (pdf)
04/30/91 - Chain-type Radial Arm Saw Lower Blade Guard (pdf)
01/16/90 - Makita Powered Mitre Box Saw (pdf)


Material handling

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11/26/02 - Division 3, Subdivision R Interpretations (pdf)
06/05/01 - Stacking Materials (Safe Heights) (pdf)
09/29/97 - Transportation of materials, equipment, tools (pdf)
12/19/91 - Securing Lumber Loads within Yard (pdf)


Noise

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05/16/07 - Recordkeeping - noise (pdf)
04/26/05 - Clarification Standard Threshold Shifts (STS) (pdf)
02/23/05 - Presbycusis and OSHA 300 log (revised from August 4, 2000 memo) (pdf)
04/02/01 - Clarification of representative personal sampling (pdf)
08/08/00 - Presbycusis Charts for Hearing Loss (pdf)
08/04/00 - Hearing Loss and OSHA 200 log (pdf)


Personal protective equipment

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01/28/08 - Rubber goods use and testing (pdf)
09/21/05 - Leg Protection for Fire Fighters using Chain Saws (pdf)
02/25/04 - Power line tree trimmers wearing chaps (pdf)
02/19/04 - Painting hardhats (pdf)
03/26/03 - Fire Code Interpretations, Personal Protective Equipment requirements of the 2 in 2 out rule (pdf)
03/21/02 - Clarification of High Visibility Safety garments in construction (pdf)
01/18/01 - Clarification of the intent of the new high visibility garment rule (pdf)
12/13/00 - High Visibility Safety Garments (pdf)
04/25/00 - Life Vests (OR-OSHA Standards vs. US Coast Guard Standards) (pdf)
04/05/99 - Wearing chaps while using a sandvik cutting ax (pdf)
02/16/99 - Safety shoes (pdf)
02/08/99 - Apparel for Police Officers exposed to vehicular traffic (pdf)
06/16/98 - Protective Helmets (pdf)
06/16/98 - Hard Hats (pdf)
04/20/98 - Protective Coats (pdf)
07/03/97 - Ladders using hoisting devices (pdf)
04/21/97 - Required use of eye protection (pdf)
06/26/96 - Testing rubber gloves
01/04/96 - Using latex gloves around moving machinery
11/29/94 - Who Pays for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (pdf)
10/20/91 - Air Lines -- Plastic (pdf)
06/06/90 - Motor Vehicle Seat Belts and Body Armor (pdf)
12/18/89 - PPE or Apparel -- Who Must Purchase (pdf)


Powered industrial trucks

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03/08/07 - Forklift operator refresher training and evaluation program for truck drivers. (pdf)
03/05/07 - Using a forklift to open or close a rail car door (pdf)
12/26/06 - Forklift Operator Certification (Revised 12/26/2006) (pdf)
08/22/06 - Forklift extensions exceeding 1.5 times standard (pdf)
03/24/03 - Mast Guards on Forklifts (pdf)
04/03/00 - Pre-Shift Industrial Truck Inspections (pdf)
04/20/99 - Powered industrial truck operation training standard (pdf)
03/31/99 - Questions/Answers from Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training Stake holders meeting (pdf)
10/23/97 - Lever Lock Brake line pressure locking devices (pdf)
10/23/97 - Lever Lock Brake Devices (FOLLOW UP MEMO) (pdf)
12/06/96 - Seat belts, FOPS, and ROPS


Recordkeeping/reporting

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05/31/07 - Deleting Entries (pdf)
05/16/07 - Recordkeeping - noise (pdf)
09/20/06 - Reporting Requirements--Hospitalizations (pdf)
01/01/05 - 4 questions about state OSHA program (pdf)
04/15/04 - Recordkeeping requirements for volunteer firefighters (pdf)
01/23/04 - Recordkeeping requirements for prisoners (pdf)
02/21/03 - Application of recordkeeping requirements to prisoners (pdf)
10/15/02 - Recordkeeping Interpretations (Prisoners & Multi-employer Work Sites) (pdf)
05/08/02 - OSHA record-keeping and workers' compensation claim confidentiality (pdf)
06/02/97 - Alternative formats (pdf)


Respiratory protection

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02/11/08 - Tuberculosis and Enforcement of Respiratory Protection Standard (pdf)
02/27/06 - Tuberculosis and Enforcement of Respiratory Protection Standard (pdf)
01/27/06 - Policy Guidance regarding Respiratory Protection In Agriculture: OAR 437-004-1040 (pdf)
09/07/05 - Assigned Protection Factors (APF) for Respiratory Protection (pdf)
03/26/03 - Fire Code Interpretations, Personal Protective Equipment requirements of the 2 in 2 out rule (pdf)
05/30/02 - Enforcement Policy Change for Respiratory Protection For Select Respirators for Use in the Pharmaceutical Industry (pdf)
11/29/01 - Arsenic (pdf)
08/17/99 - Respiratory Protection (pdf)
03/16/99 - Written respiratory program (pdf)
03/02/99 - Respiratory protection (pdf)
11/20/98 - Temporary Agency Employers - Requirements of Respiratory Protection 1910.134 (pdf)
10/22/98 - Definition of Administer as applies to Respiratory Protection (pdf)
02/06/98 - Required alarms for respirators & oil-lubricated air compressors (pdf)
05/15/97 - Air supplied respirators & oil-lubricated air compressors
06/14/96 - Fire Fighters--Minimum number to respond to structural fire (pdf)
11/14/94 - Lead in Construction: Observer respirator requirements (pdf)
10/11/91 - Breathing Air Compressors and Cylinders (pdf)


Safety committee

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03/10/04 - Obligations under Division 1 to inspect State buildings (pdf)


Sawmills

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02/23/04 - Using stickers to ensure stability for stacking of lumber. (pdf)
06/05/01 - Stacking Materials (Safe Heights) (pdf)
12/19/91 - Securing Lumber Loads within Yard (pdf)


Scaffolds

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12/20/06 - Welded frame scaffold illustration (pdf)
03/19/01 - Planking Requirements for Scaffolds (pdf)
09/27/00 - Scaffold Base Plates and Mud Sills 29 CFR 1910.451(c)(2) (Revised April 8, 2003) (pdf)
06/16/98 - Space between wall and scaffold (pdf)
02/18/97 - Regulations on scaffolding and lifeline tie offs
11/18/96 - Catch platforms
07/28/95 - Use of Scaffolding as an Anchorage for Personal Fall Arrest Systems (pdf)
05/24/93 - Ladders Attached to Scaffolding (pdf)


Spray finishing

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06/16/98 - Infrequent/Short Duration Spray Finishing (pdf)
04/24/98 - Clarification of Spray Finishing (pdf)


Trees and shrub services

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04/02/99 - Tree trimming (pdf)
07/15/97 - Safety in Tree Care and Removal Business (pdf)


Vehicles

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05/07/07 - Fall protection while refueling vehicles (pdf)
11/28/05 - Volunteer Firefighting training requirements (pdf)
04/10/96 - Alternative Safe Riding Facililties (pdf)
04/20/95 - Lever Lock Brake Line Pressure Locking Devices (RESCINDED 11/9/07) (pdf)
06/11/93 - Alternative Safe Riding Facililties (pdf)
02/11/93 - Vehicles Manufactured Without Seatbelts (RESCINDED 11/9/07) (pdf)
06/06/90 - Motor Vehicle Seat Belts and Body Armor (pdf)


Walking/working surfaces

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09/27/07 - Landing platforms (pdf)
10/21/05 - Guardrails, stair railings, parapets (pdf)
07/20/04 - Storage rack system (pdf)
04/04/03 - Fall Protection During Building Maintenance (pdf)
02/28/96 - Fall protection temporary and fixed work platforms (pdf)
03/01/95 - Floor Load Calculations (pdf)


Welding

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05/29/01 - Backflow/Flashback Preventers (REVISED) (pdf)
07/22/97 - Transport and storage of Compressed Gas cylinders
09/30/96 - Welding in a confined space
11/24/92 - Backflow and Flashback Devices on Welding Torches (pdf)


Working over water

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05/17/06 - Working on or over water (pdf)
06/14/02 - Requested Construction Interpretations (pdf)
04/07/99 - Lifesaving skiff (pdf)

 
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