First Aid treatment required within 3 to 4 minutes of injury

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 13, 1990

Mr Kurt M. Stetzer
Assistant Director of Industry Relations
Western Pennsylvania Heavy
& Highway Construction
Industry Advancement Program
1201 Banksville Road
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15216

Dear Mr. Stetzer:

This letter is in response to your question about compliance with the requirements of OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.106(d), which reads as follows:

At least one lifesaving skiff shall be immediately available at locations where employees are working over or adjacent to water.

Fall protection, lifejacket, and lifesaving requirements when working over or near water.

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 28, 1999

Mr. Douglas F. Walters
Safety Director
Jones Bros., Inc.
P.O. Box 727
Mt. Juliet, TN 37121

RE: 29 CFR 1926 SUBPART M, 1926.105, and 1926.106

Dear Mr. Walters:

Life jacket and skiff requirements when working over or near water.

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 5, 2003

Rodney Von Holten
Safety Director
Halverson Construction Co., Inc.
620 North 19th
P.O. Box 6039
Springfield, IL 62708

Re: Life jacket and skiff requirements in 29 CFR 1926.106.

Dear Mr. Von Holten:

Life jacket/buoyant work vest requirements for employees working over water <2 feet deep; requirements for lifesaving skiffs.

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, 2004

Lynn Raper
Safety Director
Cape Romain Contractors, Inc.
660 Cape Romain Road
Wando, South Carolina 29492

Re: §1926.106(a) and 1926.106(d)

Dear Ms. Raper:

This is in response to your fax of July 1, 2004. We have paraphrased your questions below:

Question (1): Under §1926.106(a) would a life jacket or buoyant work vest be required where employees are working over water that is less than 2 feet deep where they could easily stand up?

Answer: