Signaling.
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Safety vest requirements to protect flaggers from traffic hazards during construction work.
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 11, 2002
Mr. Stanley Moore
C-3, Competent Person for Deleading
of Industrial Structures
339 South Fourth St., APT. 1A
Brooklyn, New York 11211
Re: Reflective safety vests; 1926.201
Dear Mr. Moore:
This is in response to your August 8, 2001 memorandum addressed to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Office of Construction Standards and Compliance Assistance. We apologize for the delay in responding to your request.
Concern about unclear traffic directing at highway construction areas and about laws to follow when the normal traffic control of a roadway is suspended.
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.
January 4, 2011
Mrs. Lucy B. Skinger
17 Thornbush Road
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Re: Concern about unclear traffic directing at highway construction areas and general information about what laws to follow when the normal traffic control of a roadway is suspended
Dear Mrs. Skinger:
Substitution of phosphorescent helmets for retroflective garments does not meet high-visibility clothing requirements for flaggers.
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 8, 2003
Mr. Luis Araya Rojas
Manager of Operations
Edificar S.A
Apdo: 257-1150
La Uruca, Costa Rica
Re: Safety Apparel for Flaggers under §1926.201(a)
Dear Mr. Rojas:
Requirements for use of high-visibility warning garments by construction workers in highway work zones.
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.
Signaling and Barricades to Highway Construction Projects.
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.
July 24, 1991
Highway work zones and reflective/warning vests for the protection of off-duty police officers working as flaggers.
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.
January 31, 2006
James Foster
General Manager
7347 Spencer Lake Road
Medina, Ohio 44256
Re: Highway work zones; reflective/warning vests; flaggers; protection of off-duty police officers working as flaggers; §1926.201(a).
Dear Mr. Foster:
Whether use of high-visibility warning garments by construction workers in highway work zones is required.
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 5, 2009
Letter #20080829-8611
Re: Whether use of high-visibility warning garments by construction workers in highway work zones is required.
We previously wrote to you on May 11, 2004 in response to your question about the use of high-visibility apparel in highway construction work. We stated:
Standards Improvement Project--Phase IV
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- Fed Register #:77:72781-72783
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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 235 (Thursday, December 6, 2012)][Proposed Rules][Pages 72781-72783] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-29514] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926 [Docket No.
Standards Improvement Project-Phase IV; Proposed Rule
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- Fed Register #:81:68504-68685
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 192 (Tuesday, October 4, 2016)][Proposed Rules][Pages 68504-68685] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2016-19454] Vol. 81 Tuesday, No.