Scaffolds
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1926 Subpart L - Scaffolds
1926 Subpart L - Scaffolds
Changes to the Construction Standard Alleged Violation Elements (SAVES) Manaul
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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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 Instruction CPL 2.34 CH-6 July 15, 1991 Office of General Industry Compliance Assistance
Subject: Changes to the Construction Standard Alleged Violation Elements (SAVEs) Manual
A. Purpose. This instruction transmits page changes to the Construction SAVEs Manual which revise and relocate the existing SAVEs for Ladders from 29 CFR 1926, Subpart L; and for Stairs from 29 CFR 1926, Subpart M, into the 29 CFR 1926, new Subpart X--Stairways and Ladders.
B. Scope. This instruction applies OSHA-wide.
Shoring frames used to support temporary decks and work platforms.
NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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.
March 17, 1998
Mr. Dale Shoemaker
Technical Coordinator
United Brotherhood of Carpenters Apprenticeship Training Department
101 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington D.C. 20001
Dear Mr. Shoemaker:
This is in response to your letter of April 1 addressed to Bill Burke of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in which you asked for interpretations regarding OSHA's revised scaffold standard, which was promulgated in August 1996.
Pump jack scaffold bracing.
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.
Demolition regulations do apply to the removal of ceilings and interior non-load bearing walls and partitions
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 27, 1994 [Reviewed 11/03/2017]
Mr. Paul Vincent Bonfiglio
Vincent Safety Service Company
357 Hempstead Turnpike, Suite 206
P.O. Box 212
West Hempstead, NY 11552
Dear Mr. Bonfiglio:
This is in response to your November 9 letter requesting an interpretation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards addressing demolition safety. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.
The applicability of Subpart M to equipment covered by ANSI A92, and an interpretation with regard to suspended cages and work platforms on forklift trucks.
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 1, 1995
H.B. "Bud" Hayden, Jr.
Metroquip Inc.
2340 Fernbrook Lane
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55447-3493
Dear Mr. Hayden:
This letter is in response to your May 8 and May 12 letters requesting information on the applicability of Subpart M to equipment covered by ANSI A92, and an interpretation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) position with regard to suspended cages and work platforms on forklift trucks.
Portable ladders.
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 2, 1996
J. Nigel Ellis, Ph.D., CSP, P.E., CPE
President
Dynamic Scientific Controls
P.O. Box 445
Wilmington, DE 19899-0445
Dear Dr. Ellis:
This is in response to your letter of January 28, in which you requested several interpretations relative to portable ladders. Your questions and the relevant responses for general industry and construction are: Is it true that:
[Question #1:] Portable ladders are any ladders which are transportable by any means not just physical carrying?
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.
Requesting OSHA to comment on the Scaffold Industry Association testing procedures to determine fall arrest tie-off locations.
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.
September 25, 1995
Mr. David Glabe
Western Falsework Engineering, Inc.
P.O. Box 211336
Denver, Colorado 80221
Dear Mr. Glabe:
This is in response to your May 11, memorandum requesting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to comment on the Scaffold Industry Association testing procedures to determine fall arrest tie-off locations during the erection and dismantling of scaffolds.
We have reviewed the procedure and offer the following comments:
Exclusive use of videotape training for construction workers.
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 3, 1999
Mr. Chip Macdonald
President
Best Safety
P.O. Box 4427
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
Re: Sole use of video tapes to meet OSHA training requirements
Dear Mr. Macdonald: