The rung spacing between horizontal members of the end frames of metal scaffolds used as ladders rungs for access or egress.

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May 17, 1990

Richard F. Andree, CSP, PE, Ph.D. Executive Vice President Safety and Health Management Consultants, Inc. 161 William Street New York, New York 10038

Dear Mr. Andree:

This is in response to your letter of February 21, to Mr. Thomas J. Shepich, former Director of Compliance Programs, concerning our previous response of January 9, relative to the rung spacing between horizontal members of the end frames of metal scaffolds used as ladder rungs for access or egress. Please excuse the delay in our response.

Apparent inconsistency between the scaffolding requirements in the general industry standard and the construction 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.

January 9, 1992

Mr. Jack T. Madeley
Nelson and Associates
Suite E
3131 East 29th Street
Bryan, Texas 77802

Dear Mr. Madeley

Thank you for your letter of December 4, 1991 requesting clarification of an apparent inconsistency between the scaffolding requirements in the general industry standard at 29 CFR 1910.28(a)(9) and the construction standard at 29 CFR 1926.451(a)(10).

Testing requirements for the power units or manually operated winches of single-point adjustable suspension scaffolds.

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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.

September 5, 1986

Mr. J. Thomas Wolner
R & D Engineer
D B Industries, Inc.
Post Office Box 46
Red Wing, Minnesota 55066

Dear Mr. Wolner:

This is in response to your letter of August 20, 1986, concerning in Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) testing requirements for the power units or manually operated winches of single-point adjustable suspension scaffolds.

Fall hazards over 25 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.

May 21, 1992

Clarification of the words "open sides" for two-point suspension scaffolds.

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 29, 1983

Mr. Allan H. Masinter
Lewis, Ciccarello, Masinter & Friedberg
Post Office Box 1746
Charleston, West Virginia 25326

Dear Mr. Masinter:

This is in response to your letter of August 19, 1983, to Mr. Edward Estkowski, requesting a clarification of the words "open sides" included in 29 CFR 1910.28(g)(5) for two-point suspension scaffolds.

29 CFR 1910.28(g)(5) requires as follows:

 

Manually operated winch and tripod system used for raising, lowering and supporting employees.

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, 1994

Mr. Craig Firl
DBI/SALA Applications Engineer
D B Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box 46
Red Wing, MN 55066-0046

Dear Mr. Firl:

This is in further response to your June 25 and July 23, 1993 letters, requesting clarification on what Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards apply to a manually operated winch and tripod system used for raising, lowering and supporting employees.

OSHA acceptance and treatment of abatement methods specified in the proposed standard 1910.28, Fall Protection Systems.

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 23, 1990

Mr. C. Gregory Reynolds
Vice President of Operations
Bay Nets Incorporated
135 Wood Road
Braintree, Massachusetts 02184

Dear Mr. Reynolds:

This is in response to your letter of June 21, concerning the Occupational Safety and health Administration's (OSHA) acceptance and treatment of abatement methods specified in the proposed standard, 29 CFR 1910.28, Fall Protection Systems.

Interpretation Regarding Guardrails Proposed for Coors Stadium.

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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 8, 1995

OSHA's requirement for certification for building roof anchor points & the "Certificate of Regulation Compliance Building" form.

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 9, 1996

Mr. Stanley Gitelson
Extra Clean, Inc.
4336 Montgomery Avenue
Lower Level
Bethesda, MD 20814-4402

Dear Mr. Gitelson:

This is in response to your undated memorandum received by facsimile transmittal on August 6. Your questions and our replies follow:

Procedural policy regarding elevated work platforms suspended from cranes or derricks used in general industry applications.

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 16, 1988