Personal Protective Equipment in Construction

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    89:100321-100346
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    Personal Protective Equipment in Construction 
[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 239 (Thursday, December 12, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 100321-100346]
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[FR Doc No: 2024-29220]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1926

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Powered Industrial Trucks Design Standard Update

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 32 (Wednesday, February 16, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 8755-8764]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926

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The use of hard hats while working on roofs in hot weather

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 01, 2014

The Honorable Charles E. Grassley
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510-1401

Dear Senator Grassley:

Thank you for your letter to Ms. Laura de la Torre, Senior Legislative Officer, Office of the Assistant Secretary for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), on behalf of your constituent [Name withheld]. Your constituent has expressed concerns regarding OSHA's personal protective equipment (PPE) standard, as it relates to the use of hard hats while working on roofs in the heat.

Bump caps would not provide adequate employee head protection for all exposures in manholes.

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 21, 1980

Mr. James T. Conklin
Safety Program Coordinator
NASSCO
1350 Orange Avenue - Room 205
Winter Park, Florida 32789

Dear Mr. Conklin:

Assistant Secretary Bingham has requested that I respond to your inquiry requesting approval for sewer maintenance rehabilitation workers to wear bump caps instead of helmets per ANSI Z89.1.

The wearing of hard hats.

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, 1977

Mr. I.E. Coufal
421 1/2 Witter Street
Pasadena, Texas 77506

Dear Mr. Coufal:

This is in response to your letter dated June 26, 1977, which was forwarded to this office for reply, regarding the wearing of hard hats.

A class C helmet is acceptable on construction projects for protection against impact and penetration of falling and flying objects but not for electrical hazards.

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.

December 17, 1979

Mr. J. F. Barrett
Resident Manager
Stone & Webster Engineering Corporation
P. O. Box 63
Lycoming, New York 13093

Dear Mr. Barrett

This is in response to your inquiry requesting clarification of the acceptance and use of a class C hard hat on heavy construction projects.

Employees working on scaffolds and wearing of protective helmets.

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 10, 1993

Mr. John T. Kennedy
Warner, Fox, Seeley, Dungey, Sweet & Kennedy
1100 S. Federal Highway
P.O. Drawer 6
Stuart, Florida 34995-0006

Dear Mr. Kennedy:

This is in response to your letter of June 28 requesting an interpretation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards addressing head protection. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.

The use of head protection at construction sites.

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 22, 1992

Artie Scruggs
Business Manager
International Brotherhood
of Electrical Workers
P.O. Box 2796
Kokomo, Indiana 46904-2796

Dear Mr. Scruggs:

This is in response to your May 14 letter requesting an interpretation of an Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) standard addressing the use of head protection at construction sites. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.

Clarification on standards for head protection.

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 23, 1983

Honorable Norman Sisisky
Member, United States
House of Representatives
Virginia First Savings and
Loan Building
Room 607
Franklin and Adams Street
Petersburg, Virginia 23803

Dear Congressman Sisisky:

This is in response to your letter of July 29, 1983, on behalf of Mr. Buddy R. Lipes, concerning OSHA's regulations for the wearing of hard hats.