Requirement for safety nets for steel erection.

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 4, 1994

Fall protection for the Elaminator 300 Insulation 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.

August 7, 1998

Mr. Kenneth D. Gould
Senior Counsel, Regulatory Law
Owens Corning World Headquarters
One Owens Corning Parkway
Toledo, Ohio 43659

Dear Mr. Gould:

Steel erection: applicability to metal roof systems and fall protection.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

April 27, 1999

Mr. Anthony W. Graber
Martin Enterprises, Inc.
4315 Meyer Road
P.O. Box 522
Fort Wayne, IN 46801

Re: 1926.105(a); 1926.750

Dear Mr. Graber:

We are in receipt of your letter, dated October 27, 1998, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in which you ask several questions concerning safety provisions for steel erection activities.

Interpretation of OSHA Instruction STD 3-3.1.

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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 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 26, 1984

Michael J. Tyler, Administrator
Division of Occupational Safety and Health
State of Nevada, Capitol Complex
1370 S. Curry
Carson City, Nevada 89710

Dear Mike:

Donna Lewis called on an interpretation of OSHA Instruction STD 3-3.1.

After contacting the National Office, 1926.105(a) shall be cited for falls over 25 feet. In reading paragraph G 2 a, any devices listed in 105(a) are adequate fall protection devices for abating the hazard, although that is not the exact language of the standard.

Policy regarding fall protection for steel erection operations

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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 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 7, 1992

Fall Protection requirements for steel erection activities

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.

February 4, 1992

Mr. Rueben L. Raysor
Area Safety Manager
Bechtel Savannah River, Inc.
1997 South Centennial Building
Aiken, South Carolina 29803

Dear Mr. Raysor:

This is in response to your letters of July 8 and August 27, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policy regarding fall protection requirements for steel erection activities. We apologize for the delay in responding to you.

Communication Tower Safety

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    80:20185-20189
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 72 (Wednesday, April 15, 2015)][Proposed Rules][Pages 20185-20189]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-08633]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR 1910, 1926

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