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:

Powered Industrial Trucks Design Standard Update

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    87:8755-8764
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 32 (Wednesday, February 16, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 8755-8764]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-01155]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926

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The use of hard hats while working on roofs in hot weather

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 01, 2014

The Honorable Charles E. Grassley
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510-1401

Dear Senator Grassley:

Thank you for your letter to Ms. Laura de la Torre, Senior Legislative Officer, Office of the Assistant Secretary for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), on behalf of your constituent [Name withheld]. Your constituent has expressed concerns regarding OSHA's personal protective equipment (PPE) standard, as it relates to the use of hard hats while working on roofs in the heat.

Heat energy estimates for arc-rated protective clothing and faceshields for open-air work on multi-phase overhead power lines.

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.

October 2, 2015

Mr. Steve Balius, CUSP, CLCP
Manager of Safety and Risk Management
SECO Energy
293 South US Highway 301
Sumterville, FL 33585

Dear Mr. Balius:

Issuance of and paying for Personal Protective Equipment.

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.

December 9, 1996

Mr. Barry Bridges
Vice President of Resources
Sanders Brothers, Incorporated
P.O. Box 188
Gaffney, South Carolina 29342

Dear Mr. Bridges:

Bump caps would not provide adequate employee head protection for all exposures in manholes.

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 21, 1980

Mr. James T. Conklin
Safety Program Coordinator
NASSCO
1350 Orange Avenue - Room 205
Winter Park, Florida 32789

Dear Mr. Conklin:

Assistant Secretary Bingham has requested that I respond to your inquiry requesting approval for sewer maintenance rehabilitation workers to wear bump caps instead of helmets per ANSI Z89.1.

The wearing of hard hats.

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 22, 1977

Mr. I.E. Coufal
421 1/2 Witter Street
Pasadena, Texas 77506

Dear Mr. Coufal:

This is in response to your letter dated June 26, 1977, which was forwarded to this office for reply, regarding the wearing of hard hats.

Testing of the WindGard.

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 14, 1977

Mr. M. L. Stockwell
Sales Manager
American Allsafe Co., Inc.
1245 Niagara Street
Buffalo, New York 14213

Dear Mr. Stockwell:

This is to acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated April 22, 1977.

We feel the information contained therein is beneficial and express our appreciation for your effort in making the information available to us.