Wyoming state plan approval

The Wyoming State plan received initial approval on May 3, 1974. This is stated in 1952.18(a).

The Wyoming State plan received final approval on June 27, 1985. This date is given in 1952.18(b).

Wyoming's revised compliance staffing benchmarks were approved as 6 safety compliance officers and 2 health compliance officers. These revised numbers are described in 1952.18(c).

Benchmarks were required because the 1978 Court Order in AFL-CIO v. Marshall required States with approved plans to establish compliance staffing levels (benchmarks) necessary for a "fully effective" enforcement program. This legal background is summarized in 1952.18(c).

Wyoming completed a reassessment with OSHA in September 1984, proposed revised benchmarks (6 safety and 2 health), provided opportunity for public comment and service on the AFL-CIO, and the Assistant Secretary approved the revisions on June 27, 1985. The reassessment and approval process is described in 1952.18(c).

Yes — the Wyoming plan covers all private-sector employers and employees and covers State and local government employers and employees, but it includes several notable exceptions. That coverage and the existence of exceptions are described in 1952.18(d).

For current information on exceptions and additional plan details, you should consult the Wyoming State Plan information referenced in 1952.18(d), which directs readers to the Wyoming State Plan resource maintained by OSHA.

Yes — State plans that receive OSHA approval are listed and documented under Part 1952, which identifies approved State plans and describes their scope and relevant details. See the general Part listing at 1952 and the Wyoming-specific entry at 1952.18.

No — OSHA does not generally consider routine contact with diluted raw sewage or wastewater to be covered by the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard unless blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) are present or reasonably anticipated. OSHA explains this interpretation in the Bloodborne pathogens in wastewater | July 30, 2007 letter of interpretation.

Employers must offer hepatitis B vaccination to employees when those employees have occupational exposure to blood or OPIM, which can include workers who render first aid or who might reasonably contact used hypodermic needles or visibly blood-contaminated materials. OSHA explains employer responsibility to evaluate job tasks and offer vaccination in the Bloodborne pathogens in wastewater | July 30, 2007 letter of interpretation.

Yes — based on the scenario provided, OSHA concluded that a small-capacity power-ventilated structure used to capture paint overspray meets the definition of a spray booth. This determination is in the Spray booth standards inquiry | August 12, 2004 letter of interpretation.

Yes — if a structure meets OSHA's definition of a spray booth, it must be equipped with approved automatic sprinklers on the upstream and downstream sides of the filters. OSHA states this requirement in the Spray booth standards inquiry | August 12, 2004 letter of interpretation.

Yes — OSHA indicated that an appropriately installed dry chemical extinguishing system or a carbon dioxide system that meets OSHA requirements may be used in place of an automatic sprinkler system. This substitution guidance appears in the Spray booth standards inquiry | August 12, 2004 letter of interpretation.

Paint storage rooms must comply with OSHA's flammable and combustible liquids requirements — specifically the provisions addressing inside storage rooms such as size, ventilation, fire protection, and electrical equipment. OSHA describes that the storage of flammable materials must meet the requirements referenced in the Spray booth standards inquiry | August 12, 2004 letter of interpretation.