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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 218 (Friday, November 9, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 56198-56247] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2018-24481] Vol. 83 Friday, No.
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 98 (Monday, May 21, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 23534-23569] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2018-10559] Vol. 83 Monday, No.
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 21, 2008
Letter # 20070216-7712
Re: Re-qualification requirements for mobile crane operators engaged in construction work.
Question: What are the OSHA requirements for re-qualification of mobile crane operators engaged in construction? Specifically, is there a requirement that operators pass a re-qualification written test or must they also pass a practical examination?
Answer: OSHA's current crane standard states, at 29 CFR 1926.550(b)(2):
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 9, 1998
Mr. Michael T. Williams
Vertical Access Systems and Technology
2428 Whetstone Court
Salem, Oregon 97304
Re: 29 CFR 1926.500, 1926.501(a)(2), 1926.502(d); descent control devices,
figure eights, racks, Sky Genies
Dear Mr. Williams:
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 15, 2015
Mr. Ron Workman
1311 Haupt Ave.
Richland, WA 99354
Dear Mr. Workman:
Thank you for your letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which we received February 2, 2015. Because your letter involved construction issues, your inquiry was forwarded to OSHA's Directorate of Construction. You asked about qualifications for workers who drive heavy trucks and other commercial motor vehicles (CMV) 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.
November 5, 2004
Mr. Mark Fair
Bobcat Enterprises
Post Office Box 46345, Rt. 747 & Muhlhauser
Cincinnati, OH 45246
Re: Powered Industrial Truck Training applicable to construction: §§1910.178 and 1926.602(a) and (d).
Dear Mr. Fair:
This is in response to your fax of June 30, 2004, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We have paraphrased your questions as follows:
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 187 (Friday, September 26, 2014)][Rules and Regulations] [Pages 57785-57798] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2014-22816] ======================================================================== ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29 CFR Part 1926 [Docket ID-OSHA-2007-0066] RIN 1218-AC86 Cranes and Derricks in Cons
