Requirements for carrying and stacking lumber with nails.

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 25, 2006

Luigi Piccioli, Jr.
[Via e-mail]

Re: Requirements for carrying and stacking lumber with nails.

Dear Mr. Piccioli:

This is in response to your e-correspondence sent May 8, 2005, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). You ask about applicable OSHA requirements for carrying and stacking lumber with nails. We apologize for the delay in responding.

We have paraphrased your questions as follows:

Whether the material storage requirements in 1926.250(a)(1), (b)(6) and (b)(7) apply to stored and stacked brick and masonry blocks that remain completely secured as shipped (interlocked, banded, shrink-wrapped, or similarly bound for shipment)

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.