Requirements of Mobile Ladder Stand Platforms Used to Access CNC Machines

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June 6, 2024

Corry Gruwell
Safety Director
Momentiv
3012 East 1st Street
Duluth, MN 55812

Dear Mr. Gruwell:

Cancellation of STD 01-01-006, October 30, 1978

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Inspection Guidance for Inpatient Healthcare Settings

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

Ladders.

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Clarification of our railing requirements in 29 CFR 1910.23(e).

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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.

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:

Clarification of 1910.23 as it would apply to repair pits.

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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.

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.

Clarification of 1910.23 as it would apply to repair pits.

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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.

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.

Clarification of 1910.23 as it would apply to repair pits.

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.

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.

Clarification of 1910.23 as it would apply to repair pits.

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.

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.

Fall protection for employees exposed to hazardous falls from roofs.

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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.

August 13, 1987

Mr. Lawrence R. Stafford
Stetson - Harza
Renssolaer Technology Park
250 Jordan Road
Troy, New York 12180

Dear Mr. Stafford:

This is in response to your letters of July 30, 1987, concerning perimeter protection along roofs and the necessary inspection cycle required by 29 CFR 1910.66(e)(3).