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Retract-A-Matic 6 Lifeline as it applies to personal fall arrest system.
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, 1993
Mr. Kevin D. Ouellette
Engineering Manager
SINCO Products Inc.
One SINCO Place
P.O. Box 361 East
Hampton, Connecticut 06422
Dear Mr. Ouellette:
Review of Rope Grab Knot.
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.
Lanyards and vertical lifelines must meet breaking and tensile strength requirements.
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 2, 1999
Mr. Jason B. White
Elk River, Inc.
P.O. Box 1767
Cullman, AL 35056-1767
Dear Mr. White:
Thank you for your July 26, 1999 letter to Charles N. Jeffress, Assistant Secretary, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Your questions on personal fall arrest systems have been referred to the Directorate of Compliance Program's (DCP's) Office of General Industry Compliance Assistance. Your specific question has been restated below for clarity.
Neither a waist nor chest strap is a required part of body harness.
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 23, 1999
Janice C. Bradley
Technical Director
The Safety Equipment Association
1901 North Moore Street,
Arlington, Virginia 22209-1762
Re: 1926.500(b); 1926.502(d)(16); 1910.66
Dear Ms. Bradley: