Clarification of 1910.23 as it would apply to repair pits.

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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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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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.

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.

The enforcement of 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(9), for floor openings and holes.

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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.

July 30, 1979

Mr. J. B. Kawas, P.E.
Fluor Engineers and Constructors, Inc.
4620 North Braeswood
Houston, Texas 77096

Dear Mr. Kawas:

This is in response to your inquiry addressed to Dr. Purswell concerning the enforcement of 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(9), for floor openings and holes. Your letter was forwarded to this office for response.

Sectionalized rail systems.

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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.

May 30, 1979

Mr. Robert D. Brent
Chief Draftsman
Custodis Construction Co.
Research - Cottrell
222 S. Riverside Plaza
Chicago, Illinois 60606

Dear Mr. Brent:

This is in response to your inquiry addressed to our Chicago Regional Office concerning sectionalized rail systems. This also confirms a telephone conversation between you and a member of my staff.

Safeguarding of floor holes between platforms and equipment.

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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.

November 2, 1984

O. J. Fisher, Manager
General Technology
McDermott Incorporated
20 S. Van Buren Avenue
Post Office Box 271
Barberton, Ohio 44203

Dear Mr. Fisher:

This is in response to your letter of August 17, 1984, in which you requested an interpretation of an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard pertaining to walking and working surfaces. Specifically, your request concerns the safeguarding of floor holes between a platform and equipment that moves due to thermal expansion or for other reasons.

Nominal vertical height requirement for toe boards.

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 22, 1992

Mr. M. C. De Clue, CSP
Safety Engineering Manager
National Advertising Company
6850 South Harlem Avenue
Bedford Park, Illinois 60501-1900

Dear Mr. De Clue:

Thank you for your inquiry of August 11, requesting an interpretation regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard at 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(4), with respect to the 4 inch (10.2 cm) nominal vertical height requirement for toeboards.

Platforms and ladders on communication towers.

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March 26, 1993

MEMORANDUM FOR:
JAMES W. LAKE, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
REGION X
FROM:
ROGER A. CLARK, DIRECTOR
[DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS]
SUBJECT:
Standards Applicable to Communication Towers

This is in response to your memorandum of January 28, in which you requested applicable standards for ladders, platforms, and climbing devices on and in communication towers.

Our response to Mr. Batt is attached.

Attachment


March 26, 1993

The use of a safety chain in lieu of a gate.

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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.

February 12, 1982

Philip H. Clarkson, P.E.
Manager, Structural Engineering
Lockwood Greene Engineers, Inc.
Post Office Box 491
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29304

Dear Mr. Clarkson:

This is in response to your letter of January 19, 1982, concerning the use of a safety chain in lieu of a gate. Your letter addressed to the Atlanta Regional Office was forwarded to this office for response.