Cranes and the use of protective helmets

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, 2024

Claudio Urdampilleta
Konecranes Training Institute
6104 Elm Tree Circle
Tamarac, Florida 33319

Dear Mr. Urdampilleta:

Thank you for your inquiry to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding cranes and the use of protective helmets. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation only of the requirements discussed and may not be applicable to any questions not delineated within your original correspondence. Your paraphrased question and OSHA's response are below:

Hazard assessments for PPE at disaster clean-up sites with multiple employers

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 28, 2024

Mr. Jordan K. Frazier
Restoration and Remediation Consulting Group, LLC
1100 Oak Street, Suite 15
Conway, AR 72034

Dear Mr. Frazier:

Personal Protective Equipment for General Industry; Extension for the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of the Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    84:47325-47327
  • Title:
    Personal Protective Equipment for General Industry; Extension for the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of the Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements 
[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 174 (Monday, September 9, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47325-47327]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-19356]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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Employer Personal Protective Equipment Workplace Hazard Assessment For Footwear

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.

December 9, 2013

Mr. Donny Groh
International Union of Elevator Constructors
7442 Tidewater Drive
Norfolk, Virginia 23505

Dear Mr. Groh:

Thank you for your letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for a clarification of OSHA's Personal protective equipment standard, 29 CFR 1910.132. This constitutes OSHA's interpretation only of the requirements discussed and may not be applicable to any question not delineated within your original correspondence.

Requirements of the HCS and the employer's ability to rely on a manufacturer's hazard determination.

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.