The soil classification 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.

October 28, 1993

Ms. Janet Fox
Director, Industrial Hygiene and
Safety Services Con Edison, Inc.
30 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11217

Dear Ms. Fox:

Your letter of July 16 to Mr. Roger Clark requesting information and clarification of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) soil classification requirements for excavations has been referred to the Office of Construction and Maritime Compliance Assistance for response. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.

Guidance to Compliance Officers for Focused Inspections in the Construction Industry.

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 22, 1994 (Revision 2 issued September 20, 1995 and incorporated herein.)

General concerns in the Construction Industry.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

October 12, 1995

Ms. Elizabeth Fletcher
501 King Court
Yreka, California 96097

Dear Ms. Fletcher:

Your recent letter to President Bill Clinton was forwarded to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for response. OSHA is responsible for issuing the set of rules that you are concerned about.

Most cited standards for fiscal year 1995

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.

November 21, 1995

Honorable Bill K. Brewster
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515

Attention: Ms. Lynn Marquis

Dear Congressman Brewster:

Thank you for your letter of August 25, to Ms. Geraldine Harris of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Your constituent's concerns are answered in the same order they were addressed to us. Please accept our apology for the delay in providing this response.

Scaffolds used in the Construction Industry.

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 24, 1997

Ms. Georgia Weed
Safety Coordinator
Welliver McGuire, Inc.
911 Stowell Street
P.O. Box 90
Elmira, New York 14902

Dear Ms. Weed:

This is in response to your letter of January 14, requesting clarification of some aspects of the recently promulgated final rule for Scaffolds Used in the Construction Industry, part 1926, Subpart L (61 FR 46026). I am forwarding a copy of the Federal Register of August 30, 1996, for your convenience and reference, and will discuss specific answers to your questions below.

PVC used in window frames and siding.

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 25, 1997

Mr. Bernard Behrens
Export Development
Boryszew S.A.
Chemical and Plastics Company
ul. 15 Sierpnia 106
96-500 Sochaczew, Poland

Dear Mr. Behrens:

Elevator Hazards During Construction

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.

MEMORANDUM FOR:     ALL REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS
                    LEO CAREY,
                    Director Office of Field Programs

FROM:               PATRICIA K. CLARK, Director Directorate of
                    Compliance Programs

SUBJECT:            Elevator Hazards During Construction

It has come to our attention that there is a need to identify in one list the standards commonly needed to address hazards associated with elevators during the construction of highrise buildings.

Timber shoring for trenches

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 13, 1992

Mr. Ward C. Hitchings
Senior District Manager
National Forest Products Association
1250 Connecticut Ave., N.W.,
Suite 200
Washington, D.C. 20036

Dear Mr. Hitchings:

This is in response to your December 12 letter requesting a response to the request from Southern Forest Products Association for an interpretation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirement addressing timber shoring for trenches. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.

Scaffolds used in the Construction Industry.

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.

June 15, 1997

Mr. Eric Ames Tilles
Morgan, Lewis and Bockius LLP
2000 One Logan Square
Philadelphia, PA 19103-6993

Dear Mr. Tilles:

This is in response to your letter of December 12, 1996, concerning the recently revised Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard addressing Scaffolds Used in the Construction Industry (subpart L, part 1926).

Electronic recordkeeping of employee safety training records.

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 14, 1997

Bruce A. Lepore
Workplace Health and Safety Manager
East Bay Municipal Utility District
375 Eleventh Street, Mail Stop 704
Oakland, California 94607-4240

Dear Mr. Lepore:

This is in response to your letter of March 29 regarding the use of electronic recordkeeping of employee safety training records.