The use of fall protection devices during service activities by CATV personnel.

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November 16, 1988

Mr. Michael A. D'Amico
Technical Manager
Storer Cable Communications
21 East Main Street
Clinton, Connecticut 06412

Dear Mr. D'Amico:

This is in response to your letter of September 23, 1988, to Mr. John B. Miles, concerning the use of fall protection devices during service activities by CATV personnel. Your letter was forwarded to this office for response.

OSHA's requirements for enclosed hardware used in 'third rail' ladder safety devices for towers.

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 7, 1997

Mr. Lynn A. Warren
Safety Supervisor
Custodis-Ecodyne, Inc.
Route 1, Box 1256
Barnsdall, OK 74002

Dear Mr. Warren:

This is in response to your letter of November 26, 1996, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in which you requested an opinion on OSHA's requirements for enclosed hardware used in 'third rail' ladder safety devices for towers. I apologize for the delay in this response.

Interpretation of the telecommunication standard and the electrical protective equipment standard.

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 12, 1996

Mr. Jack E. Luoma
GTE Government Systems Corporation
100 Ferguson Drive
P.O. Box 7188
Mountain View, CA 94039

Dear Mr. Luoma:

This is in response to your May 21 letter, requesting interpretation of the telecommunication standard, 29 CFR 1910.268 and the electrical protective equipment standard, 29 CFR 1910.137 as they apply to testing of rubber insulating matting. Specifically, you requested confirmation that retesting of rubber insulating matting is not required.

Gloves for handling telecommunications cable suspension strand.

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 6, 1998

Mr. Dale Rice
Plant Construction Supervisor
Community Services Telephone Co.
33 Main Street, P.O. Box 400
Winthrop, Maine 04364

Dear Mr. Rice:

This is in response to your May 11, 1995 letter requesting interpretation of 29 CFR 1910.268 with respect to handling telecommunication cable suspension strands on poles carrying exposed energized power conductors. Please accept our apology for the extensive delay in responding. Your scenario and question and our response follow.

Scenario

The acceptability of manhole entries through concentric cone or eccentric cone concrete pipe transition sections to underground workplaces.

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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 13, 1986

Mr. Glen N. Felton
Kawanihae Concrete
P.O. Box 4950
Kawanihae, Hawaii 96743

Dear Mr. Felton:

This is in response to your letter of April 21, 1986, in which you request guidance concerning the acceptability of manhole entries through concentric cone or eccentric cone concrete pipe transition sections to underground workplaces.

As you may not be aware, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not have standards under which eccentric cones are required. Local jurisdictions may have such requirements.

OSHA telecommunications 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 15, 1982

Mr. Robert Felix
Executive Vice President
National Arborist Association Inc.
3537 Stratford Road
Wantagh, New York 11793

Dear Mr. Felix:

Thank you for your letter of October 15, 1982, concerning the ANSI Z133.1 standard and requesting our documentation and notification to the proper individuals to avoid any unnecessary conflicts.

Proof test requirements for insulating gloves; certification and marking 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 13, 2002

Mr. Paul Gelinas, Vice President
COMASEC Safety, Inc.
Post Office Box 1219
8 Niblick Road
Enfield, Connecticut 06082

Dear Mr. Gelinas:

Thank you for your April 10th, 2001 letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Please accept our apology for the delay in responding. Your letter brought up new areas of interpretation and much time and care was taken to fully research your issues.

NATE Response FINAL

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 18, 2017

Mr. Todd Schlekeway
Executive Director
National Association of Tower Erectors
8 Second Street SE
Watertown, SD 57201-3624

Dear Mr. Schlekeway:

Photo grey lens in relation to eye protection standards.

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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 24, 1976

Honorable Robert W. Daniel, Jr.
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515

Dear Congressman Daniel:

This is in response to your letter of May 13, 1976, which transmitted a letter dated April 12, 1976, from Mr. W. T. Wesson of Continental Telephone of Virginia. The letter concerned photo grey lens in relation to eye protection standards.

Fall Protection of Telecommunication Workers

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 27, 2012

Mr. Emory M. Thomas
150 Cape Road
Hueytown, Alabama 35023

Dear Mr. Thomas: