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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.

August 18, 2017

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

Dear Mr. Schlekeway:

Safe tieback angles for controlled boatswain's chairs.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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 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.

Enforcement Guidance for General Industry Rope Descent System (RDS) Anchorage Requirements (29 CFR 1910.27(b)(1))

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 20, 2017

Walking-Working Surfaces; Information Collection Requirements.

  • Publication Date:
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  • Fed Register #:
    63:34933-34934
  • Title:

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. ICR-98-26]

Walking-Working Surfaces; Information Collection Requirements

ACTION: Notice; Opportunity for Public Comment.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    63:52298-52300
  • Title:

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

September 24, 1998.

Safety Standards for Scaffolds Used in the Construction Industry.

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    59:4615-4619
  • Title:

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1926

[Docket No. S-205B]

RIN 1218-AA40

Safety Standards for Scaffolds Used in the Construction Industry

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor.

ACTION: Proposed rule; limited reopening of the rulemaking record.


Other Working Surfaces

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  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    47:23479
  • Title:
Abstract:

Remove phrase in paragraph (b)(2).


Other Working Surfaces

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  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    49:5318
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  • Abstract:
Abstract:
See FR 2/10/84 for paragraphs affected by revocation.