Regulations requiring bus maintenance facilities to use safety stands when maintenance personnel are working under buses which have been raised by in-ground or portable vehicle hoists.
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 27, 1991
Mr. Michael Hoffer
Vice President of Marketing
Washtronics
866 King Edward Street
Winnipeg, Manitobaz
Canada R3H OP7
Dear Mr. Hoffer:
This is in response to your letter of March 12, in which you inquired as to whether the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) had regulations requiring bus maintenance facilities to use safety stands when maintenance personnel are working under buses which have been raised by in-ground portable vehicle hoists. We apologize for the delay in this response.