Digester Piping Must Be Secured With Through Bolts

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.

Jan 22, 2013

Mr. Robert Ricaud
Senior Consultant
Applied Technical Services
1049 Triad Court
Marietta, GA 30062

Dear Mr. Ricaud:

Thank you for your November 8, 2011, letter, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), in which you requested a clarification of the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.261(g)(12)(ii)1. This constitutes OSHA's interpretation only of the requirements discussed and may not be applicable to any question not delineated within your original correspondence.