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• Standard Number: 1926.800(g)(5)

March 6, 1991

Mr. Fred Pinkerton
Safety Superintendent
Morrison Knudsen Corporation
P.O. Box 597
Springville, Utah 84663

Dear Mr. Pinkerton:

This is in response to your letter of March 5, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for a rescue team specified at 29 CFR 1926.800(g)(5)(ii), (iv) and (v).

The OSHA standard at 29 CFR 1926.800(g)(5) require the availability of a rescue team during all phases of underground construction operations in a tunnel. The completion of the primary structural phase of construction does not preclude the need for the availability of a rescue team during subsequent phases of construction. Rescue team member qualifications shall be reviewed not less than annually.

If we may be of further assistance, please contact me.

Sincerely,



Gerald P. Reidy, Director
Office of Construction and
Maritime Compliance Assistance

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