Acceptability of western style 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.

December 31, 1998

Exemption from the requirement to wear hard hats for religious reasons.

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.

 

 

Hard hat testing and certification requirements when the hard hat bill is worn to the rear.

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 17, 2002

Ms. Linda Keene
Safety Coordinator
Pipe Systems Inc.
P.O. Box 420
Carthage, MO 64836

Re: §1926.100(a) and (b); hard hat protection

Dear Ms. Keene:

Hard hats are not required where there is no exposure to head injuries.

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 20, 2004

Mr. Bret W. Barnard
WBM Heritage Roofing, Inc.
P.O. Box 186
Kyle, TX 78640

Re: Hard hat requirements for workers on a roof; §1926.100

Dear Mr. Barnard:

This is in response to your letter dated February 4, 2004, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) concerning §1926.100. You request clarification of the standard as it applies to the wearing of hard hats on a roof-top construction site.

We have paraphrased your question below:

Determining the need for hard hat and eye protection on 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.

 

29 CFR 1926.31 and 1926.100; wearing caps or other apparel under a hard hat for cold weather 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.

April 17, 2006

Mr. Mark Kasel
KBI NorCal Training and Safety Director
KBI Construction
1855 1st Street
Dixon, CA 95620

Re: 29 CFR 1926.31 and 1926.100; wearing caps or other apparel under a hard hat for cold weather protection.

Dear Mr. Kasel:

This is in response to your fax submitted September 30, 2005, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We apologize for the delay in responding.

We have paraphrased your question as follows:

Clarification on when hard hats can be worn with bill facing to the rear.

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.

May 9, 2011

Mr. Raymond Horn
6996 Deerfield Road
Bartlett, Tennessee 38135

Dear Mr. Horn:

Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH)

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    76:73687-73689
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 229 (Tuesday, November 29, 2011)][Notices][Pages 73687-73689]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-30564]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No.

Updating OSHA Construction Standards Based on National Consensus Standards; Head Protection; Correction of Direct Final Rule

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    77:42988-42989
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 141 (Monday, July 23, 2012)][Rules and Regulations][Pages 42988-42989]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-17872]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1926

[Docket No.

Updating OSHA Construction Standards Based on National Consensus Standards; Head Protection; Correction of Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    77:43018
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 141 (Monday, July 23, 2012)][Proposed Rules][Page 43018]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-17871]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1926

[Docket No.