Fixed Ladders on Grain Storage and Handling Equipment

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 19, 2021

Alex Lindenstein
AGI-MFS
2928 E. Highway 30
Grand Island, Nebraska 68801

Dear Mr. Lindenstein:

Thank you for your letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding the OSHA standard at 29 CFR § 1910.28(b)(9)(i)(B). 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. The question you provided in your inquiry is paraphrased below. OSHA's response follows your question.

Gate Strength of Snaphooks and Carabiners

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 31, 2017

Mr. Daniel K. Shipp, President
International Safety Equipment Association
1901 N. Moore St.
Arlington, VA 22209

Dear Mr. Shipp,

Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal Protective Equipment (Fall Protection Systems)

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 22, 2017

Ms. Nancy Fletcher
President and CEO
Outdoor Advertising Association of America
1850 M Street NW, Suite 1040
Washington, DC 20036

Dear Ms. Fletcher:

Fall protection requirements when working from ladders in the telecommunications industry

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.

May 23, 2005

Mr. Stephen Hazelton, PE
TBI Tank Builders, Inc.
13400 Trinity Blvd.
P.O. Box 1527
Euless, Texas 76039

Dear Mr. Hazelton:

Enforcement Guidance for General Industry Rope Descent System (RDS) Anchorage Requirements (29 CFR 1910.27(b)(1))

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 20, 2017

Fall Protection in Shipyard Employment

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    81:62052-62066
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 174 (Thursday, September 8, 2016)][Proposed Rules][Pages 62052-62066]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-21369]
 

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1915

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