An installation which has permanent davit arms and davit bases, but does not have a powered platform; a rental stage is brought in for maintenance.

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.

Editorial Note: This September 4, 1996 letter replaces the February 13, 1992 letter to Mr. David Nicastro.

September 4, 1996

Mr. Dev Donnelly
Sky Rider Equipment Company
2851 East White Star, Unit B
Anaheim, CA 92806

Dear Mr. Donnelly:

The difference between maintenance and construction;scaffold inspection requirements; and definition of periodic scaffold inspection.

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 1, 1999

Randall A. Tindell, ASP
Williams Power Company
7826 North State Hwy 95
Columbia, AL 36319

RE: The difference between maintenance and construction; scaffold inspection requirements; definition of periodicinspections

Dear Mr. Tindell:

This is in response to your letter dated March 6 to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in which you asked for a written response to several questions you had discussed with OSHA. We apologize for the delay in responding.

Clarification on window cleaning operations.

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, 1982

Mr. Kenneth C. Miller
General Manager
United States Window Cleaning
1424 K Street, NW, 4th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20005

Dear Mr. Miller:

This is in response to your letter of May 11, 1982, requesting a clarification on window cleaning operations.

Clarification and the applicability of regulations pertaining to exterior building work platforms used for window washing.

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, 1985

Mr. Richard L. Stewart
Executive VP, Operations
Steeplejac, Inc.
870 Decatur Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55427

Dear Mr. Stewart:

This is in response to your letter of June 10, 1985, in which you request clarification and the applicability of regulations pertaining to exterior building work platforms used for window washing.

Standard applicable to two point suspension scaffolds and power platforms used in window cleaning and to hazards in refrigeration plants.

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.

July 16, 1985

Mr. Arnold Lever
Finda's Hotel
84 Bury Old Road
Cheethem
Manchester 8
England

Dear Mr. Lever:

Thank you for your letter of July 1 to the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) regarding safety standards for window cleaners and workers in refridgeration plants.

Width of Scaffold Platforms.

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.

July 1, 1974

MEMORANDUM TO:    AL REIS

SUBJECT:          Width of Scaffold Platforms

The Atlanta Region has called to our attention that scaffold platform widths are not specified for most of the scaffolds named in Parts 1910 and 1926. There is no minimum width specified in the General requirements for All Scaffolds in Parts 1910.28(a) and 1926.451(a). Specifically, platforms widths are not given for the following:

Fall protection and aerial lifts in the Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution industries.

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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.

February 27, 2006

Mr. Ryan Wilson
47 Lake Street
Auburn, ME 04210

Dear Mr. Wilson:

Thank you for your November 29, 2004 fax to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Office of General Industry Enforcement. 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. You had specific questions regarding fall protection and aerial lifts in the Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution industries.

Safe tieback angles for controlled boatswain's chairs.

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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.

April 19, 2006

Mr. Gus Strats
5406 Duke Court
Frederick, MD 21703

Dear Mr. Strats:

Thank you for your November 3, 2005, letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Directorate of Enforcement Programs. 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. You had specific questions regarding tiebacks for suspended access work. Your question has been restated for clarity.

Clarification of the phrase "when required" as used specifically in 29 CFR 1910.28.

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 21, 2007

Takaaki Ono
President
Nisso Golf Organization AG
Weilstrasse 27
35789 Weilmünster
Germany

Dear Mr. Ono:

Determining scaffold support capability.

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.


October 2, 2008

Mr. Sahag Ohanesian
239 High St.
Medford, MA 02155

Dear Mr. Ohanesian: