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All MOSH Personnel |
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FROM: |
Roger Campbell, Assistant Commissioner |
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SUBJECT: |
Revisions relating to Updating OSHA Standards based on National
Consensus Standards; General, Incorporation by Reference;
Hazardous Materials, Flammable and Combustible Liquids;
General Environmental Controls, Temporary Labor Camps;
Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Other Hand-Held Equipment,
Guarding of Portable Powered Tools; Welding, Cutting,
Brazing, Arc Welding and Cutting; Special Industries, Sawmills. |
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PURPOSE: |
To delete from OSHA standards three references to national
consensus standards and two references to industry standards
that are outdated, and to clarify employer obligations
under the applicable OSHA standards and reduce administrative
burdens on employers. |
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EFFECTIVE DATE: |
July 17, 2006 |
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ISSUANCE DATE: |
February 20, 2008 |
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A. Background
- On June 27, 2006, the Commissioner of Labor and Industry adopted
through incorporation by reference under COMAR 09.12.31
Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Act - Incorporation
by Reference of Federal Standards, the revisions relating
to Updating OSHA Standards based on National Consensus Standards;
General, Incorporation by Reference; Hazardous Materials, Flammable
and Combustible Liquids; General Environmental Controls, Temporary
Labor Camps; Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Other Hand-Held
Equipment, Guarding of Portable Powered Tools; Welding, Cutting,
Brazing, Arc Welding and Cutting; Special Industries, Sawmills,
published in 70 FR 53925 - 53929 (September 13, 2005). This
action, which was proposed for adoption in 33:10 Md. R. 895
(May 12, 2006), has been adopted as proposed. This action was
recommended to the Commissioner of Labor and Industry by the
Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Advisory Board pursuant
to meeting held on January 4, 2006, notice of which was given
in accordance with State Government Article, §10-506(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.
B. Action
- MOSH Compliance Supervisors and Consultation Supervisors shall ensure that all Compliance Officers
are Provided training on the contents of this notice.
cc: J. Ronald DeJuliis, Commissioner, Division of Labor and Industry
Craig D. Lowry, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Labor and Industry
Jonathan R. Krasnoff, Deputy Counsel, Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation
Office of Administrative Hearings
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