Persons employed in the logging industry.

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 18, 1992

The Honorable Gene Taylor
U.S. House of Representatives
701 Main Street
Suite 215
Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401

Dear Congressman Taylor:

Thank you for your letter of March 30, addressed to Acting Assistant Secretary Dorothy Strunk, requesting specific information and guidelines affecting persons employed in logging industry.

OSHA compliance with Axe heads.

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 16, 1991

Mr. Garry L. Burlison Sr.
31909 SE Green River Gorge
Black Diamond, Washington 98010

Dear Mr. Burlison:

This is in response to your March 13 letter in which you requested our opinion as to whether your invention meets or complies with the standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. We apologize for the delay in responding.

Scope of logging standard -- 1910.266

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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.

March 12, 1996

MEMORANDUM FOR:     R. DAVIS LAYNE
                    REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR

FROM:               JOHN B. MILES, JR.
                    DIRECTOR
                    DIRECTORATE OF COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS

SUBJECT:            SCOPE OF LOGGING STANDARD -- 1910.266

This is a response to your letter of January 25, 1996, requesting an interpretation of the Logging Standard, 29 CFR 1910.266. Specifically, you asked if the standard applies to any tree felling operation. Listed below are the two questions you asked and our response.

Request for Compliance Assistance Regarding the Enforcement of 29 CFR 1910.266

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.

January 29, 1996

Logging equipment brake system requirements

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.

March, 3 1998

David A. Miller
Director of Product Assurance
Blount Incorporated
535 Mack Todd Road
Zebulon, North Carolina 27597

Dear Mr. Miller:

This is a response to your letter of January 16, 1998 requesting an interpretation from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Logging Standard, 29 CFR 1910.266. As a manufacturer of forest harvesting equipment, you asked for an interpretation of five specific questions (listed below) from our logging standard 29 CFR 1910.266(f)(7), Brakes.

Question #1

Obligations contractors have, and if contractors and loggers, the latter as an employer, share responsibility for safety conditions in the forest.

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 7, 1991

Mr. Morris Hirschhorn, P.C.
Attorney at Law
One Hollow Lane
Suite 310
Lake Success, New York 11042

Dear Mr. Hirschhorn:

Enforcement Policy Regarding Arborists, SIC 0783 (Ornamental Shrub and Tree Services).

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July 1, 1998

 

 

Logging operations standard (1910.266) applies to all types of logging activity, regardless of end use and regardless if it results in a commercial product

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.

January 21, 2004

Thomas J. Mills
Deputy Chief for Business Operations
USDA Forest Service - BUS OPS
Room 2 NW
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20250-1103

Dear Mr. Mills:

CPR training is a required element in some OSHA general industry standards.

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 1, 2005

Mr. David Nakama
Manager - Sales Administration
Vantec World Transportation (USA), Inc.
Los Angeles Headquaters
991 Francisco Street
Terrance, California 90502

Dear Mr. Nakama:

Clarification of OSHA standards related to logging and tree planting operations.

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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.

March 29, 1976

Mr. David W. Taber
Wood Utilization
Extension Specialist
Cooperative Extension - New York State
Cornell University State
University of New York
U.S. Department of Agriculture
13 Moon Library,
State University College of
Environmental Science
and Forestry
Syracuse, New York 13210

Dear Mr. Taber:

This is in response to your letter requesting clarification of OSHA standards related to logging and tree planting operations.