Training for telecommunications employees must be "appropriate" for worksites and job tasks.

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 1, 2004

Mr. David Williams
Chief Safety and Health Consultant
Occupational Safety and Health Associates, Inc.
1091 Cole Dr., S.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Dear Mr. Williams:

Rescue of a suspended worker following a fall event.

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.

April 27, 2004

Mr. James Stewart
Director of Research and Development/Senior Ergonomist
Essential Safety Products
939 East 62nd Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80216

Dear Mr. Stewart:

Applicable standards for telecommunications non-industry specific operations, e.g., retail, call center, warehouse, and administrative locations.

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 24, 2004

Mr. Peter A. Susser
Littler Mendelson®
1225 I Street N.W., Suite 1000
Washington, D.C. 20005

Dear Mr. Susser:

Fall protection requirements when working from ladders in the telecommunications 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.

March 31, 2005

Mr. Frederick Bartnicki, PE
Senior Engineer
Werner Company
93 Werner Road
Greenville, PA 16125-9499

Dear Mr. Bartnicki:

Thank you for your September 20, 2004 letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Directorate of Enforcement Programs (DEP). This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation only of the requirements discussed and may not be applicable to any questions not delineated within your original correspondence.

The safety of telephone company personnel working under inclement weather conditions and also while exposed to induced currents and energized conductors.

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.

 

An interpretation of the Telecommunications Standard regarding Personal Protective Equipment.

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.

January 10, 1995

Mr. Robert W. Craig
Vice President/Safety Officer
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Local 827
263 Ward Street East Windsor
New Jersey 08520

Dear Mr. Craig:

Thank you for your letter of November 21, requesting an interpretation of the Telecommunications Standard, 29 CFR 1910.268 regarding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Specifically, you requested clarification on who pays for PPE, including footwear.

The initial and interval testing of personal protective equipment (rubber insulating gloves and blankets).

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.

April 17, 1995

Mr. Charles R. Slagle
Director, Risk Management
Sprint 2330 Shawnee Mission Parkway
Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66205

Dear Mr. Slagle:

This is in response to your letter of November 18, 1994 concerning the initial and interval testing of personal protective equipment (rubber insulating gloves and blankets). Please accept our apology for the delay in this response.

Cross-member supports used for climbing communication towers are not fixed ladders under 1910.268(h).

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.

 

 

Use of pole gaffs when working with thin-barked trees near telecommunication lines.

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 7, 2008

Mr. John D. Pyle
Supervisor, Safety
Kwajalein Range Services, LLC
P.O. Box 1526
APO, AP 96555

Dear Mr. Pyle:

Thank you for your letter of December 1, 2007, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Your letter has been forwarded to OSHA's Directorate of Enforcement Programs (DEP) for response. You had questions concerning the use of pole climbing gaffs and thin-barked trees. Your paraphrased questions and our response follow.

Telecommunications; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    83:1632-1633
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 9 (Friday, January 12, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1632-1633]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-00392]


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