Fall protection requirements while working from an elevated location above four feet.

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 17, 2014
Mr. Danny Bost
Progress Energy
P.O. Box 1551
New Hill L&S
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602

Dear Mr. Bost:

Thank you for your correspondence to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for a clarification of OSHA’s Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution standard, 29 CFR 1910.269. This constitutes OSHA's interpretation only of the requirements discussed and may not be applicable to any question not delineated within your original correspondence.