Walking-Working Surfaces
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- Fed Register #:91:17165-17170
- Title:Walking-Working Surfaces
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
Corry Gruwell
Safety Director
Momentiv
3012 East 1st Street
Duluth, MN 55812
Dear Mr. Gruwell:
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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 25, 2015
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.
September 16, 1983
Mr. Paul D. Kincheloe
Safety Director
PECO Industries, Inc.
Box 25189
Richmond, Virginia 23260-5189
Dear Mr. Kincheloe:
This in response to your letter of August 26, 1983, requesting a clarification of our railing requirements in 29 CFR 1910.23(e).
A variable arrangement system as mentioned in your correspondence would be acceptable if it meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(v)(a), (b), and (c), as follows:
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 9, 1982
Mr. Kevin D. Lyons
Safety Inspector
Safety and Systems Assurance Branch
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
600 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
Dear Mr. Lyons:
This is in response to your letter of July 27, 1982, requesting a clarification of 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5) as it would apply to repair pits.
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 9, 1982
Mr. Kevin D. Lyons
Safety Inspector
Safety and Systems Assurance Branch
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
600 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
Dear Mr. Lyons:
This is in response to your letter of July 27, 1982, requesting a clarification of 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5) as it would apply to repair pits.
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 9, 1982
Mr. Kevin D. Lyons
Safety Inspector
Safety and Systems Assurance Branch
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
600 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
Dear Mr. Lyons:
This is in response to your letter of July 27, 1982, requesting a clarification of 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5) as it would apply to repair pits.
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 9, 1982
Mr. Kevin D. Lyons
Safety Inspector
Safety and Systems Assurance Branch
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
600 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
Dear Mr. Lyons:
This is in response to your letter of July 27, 1982, requesting a clarification of 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5) as it would apply to repair pits.