"Construction work" means work for construction, alteration, and/or repair, including painting and decorating.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

June 6, 1978

Mr. Jack Fees
Safety Education Director
Construction Industry
Service Program
Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Dear Mr. Fees:

This is in response to your letter dated April 25, 1978, requesting a full interpretation of 29 CFR 1926.16(a), Rules of Construction.

The applicability of General Industry Standards to sign posting operations.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

November 18, 1987

Ms. Colleen Baker
Business Manager
Sign and Pictorial Painters Local 820
6301 Rockhill Road, Rm. 312
Kansas City, MO 64131

Dear Ms. Baker:

This is in response to your October 16, 1987 letter regarding the applicability of General Industry Standards to sign posting operations and the citation issued to Gannett Outdoor.

Spill containment of flammable or combustible liquids when a curb or earth dike is used.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

November 9, 1993

Mr. Marvin J. Ford II
Industrial Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 5593
Pocatello, Idaho 83202

Dear Mr. Ford:

This is in response to your August 4 letter requesting clarification of the applicability of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for spill containment of flammable or combustible liquids storage outside buildings when a curb or earth dike is used. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.

OSHA Regulations for single family dwelling construction.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

March 17, 1992

The Honorable Michael A. Andrews
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Andrews:

Service workers in the heating, plumbing and air-conditioning industries.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

July 8, 1997

Peter G. Chaney
Mechanical Contractors
Association of America, Inc.
1385 Piccard Drive
Rockville, MD 20850-4350

Dear Mr. Chaney:

This is in further response to your letter of March 28, in which you requested information concerning any standards or interpretive documents applicable to service workers in the heating, plumbing and air-conditioning industries.

Which OSHA standards, general industry or construction, does the sign industry fall under.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

August 24, 1995

Ms. Suzanne Beamer
Vice President-Communications
National Electric Sign Association
801 North Fairfax Street, Suite 205
Alexandria, Virginia 22314

Dear Ms. Beamer:

This is in response to your letter of March 15, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in which you inquired as to which OSHA standards, general industry or construction, does the sign industry fall under.

Fall protection for the entertainment industry under the OSH Act of 1970.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 28, 1997

Mr. Mark W. DeLawyer
Secretary and Senior Rigger
International Alliance of Theatrical
Stage Employees Local No.9
P.O. Box 617
Syracuse, New York 13201-0617

Dear Mr. DeLawyer:

This is in further response to your letter of November 7, to Mr. James Foster, former Director of the Office of Information & Consumer Affairs, concerning fall protection for the entertainment industry under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.

Contractors and the criteria for applying the Construction Work Standard.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

February 1, 1996

Mr. Joe O'Connor
INTEC
1 Endicott Avenue
Johnson City, New York 13790

Dear Mr. O'Connor:

This is in response to your letter of May 19, 1995 concerning contractors and the criteria for applying the 29 CFR 1910.12(b) standard. Please accept our apology for the delay in this response.

The difference between maintenance and construction;scaffold inspection requirements; and definition of periodic scaffold inspection.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

February 1, 1999

Randall A. Tindell, ASP
Williams Power Company
7826 North State Hwy 95
Columbia, AL 36319

RE: The difference between maintenance and construction; scaffold inspection requirements; definition of periodicinspections

Dear Mr. Tindell:

This is in response to your letter dated March 6 to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in which you asked for a written response to several questions you had discussed with OSHA. We apologize for the delay in responding.