Temporary Enforcement Policy for Proximity Alarm and Insulating Link Use with Cranes and Derricks in Construction.

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DATE: June 25, 2012
 
MEMORANDUM FOR: REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS
 
FROM: JAMES G. MADDUX

Identifying the work zone when a crane works near a power line

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 29, 2012

Walter B. Tucker Jr., CSP, CHST
President, Nutmeg Chapter
American Society of Safety Engineers
10 Larkspur Lane
Hamden, CT 06514-2615

Dear Mr. Tucker:

Clarification of utility owner/operator obligation to provide voltage information.

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.

October 13, 2011

Charles Kelly, Director
Industry Human Resource Issues
Edison Electric Institute
701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20004

Dear Mr. Kelly:

Temporary Enforcement Policy for Proximity Alarm and Insulating Link Use with Cranes and Derricks in Construction

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, 2014

MEMORANDUM FOR: REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS

FROM:    JAMES G. MADDUX

SUBJECT:   Temporary Enforcement Policy for Proximity Alarm and Insulating Link Use with Cranes and Derricks in Construction

Confined Spaces in Construction; Final Rule

  • Publication Date:
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  • Fed Register #:
    80:25365-25526
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 85 (Monday, May 4, 2015)][Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 25365-25526]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-08843]


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