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    DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

    Occupational Safety and Health Administration


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Clarification on rigging for hoisting multiple bundles of construction materials

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.

May 6, 2019
Michael Mason, Senior SHE Manager
Balfour Beatty Construction
387 South 33rd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Dear Mr. Mason:

Thank you for your letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), in which you asked questions about hoisting materials.

More specifically, you provided two rigging scenarios for hoisting different materials and asked if such lifts are permissible under 29 CFR 1926.753(e) or 29 CFR 1926.251. The scenarios you provided are as follows:

Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals and Slings

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    Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals and Slings 
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Cage, skip and load connections to hoist ropes.

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 19, 1992

Sharyn Gnall
Safety Director
K M & M, a Joint Venture
9715 Clinton Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44144

Dear Ms. Gnall:

Your April 30 letter to Mr. William Kremsar in the Cleveland Area Office of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requesting an interpretation of the OSHA standard addressing cage, skip and load connections to hoist ropes, was forwarded to OSHA's Office of Construction and Maritime Compliance Assistance in Washington, D.C. for response. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.

Wire rope were used as a bull wire

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 20, 1976

Rigging equipment for material handling.

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 19, 1993

Mr. Bruce Smith Training Manager Speed Shore Corporation 7002 Easthaven P.O. Box 262591 Houston, Texas 77207

Dear Mr. Smith:

This is in response to your December 10 letter requesting an interpretation of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) standards addressing rigging equipment for material handling.

Use of synthetic fiber slings.

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.

February 10, 1994

Mr. Jay P. Shapiro, P.E.
Howard I. Shapiro & Associates
6315 Mill Lane
Brooklyn, N.Y. 112234

Dear Mr. Shapiro:

This is in response to your October 20, 1993, letter to Mr. David Lashgari, Office of Construction and Engineering, requesting an interpretation of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards addressing the use of synthetic fiber slings. Your letter was forwarded to this office for response. I apologize for the delay in responding to your letter.

OSHA Requirements Addressing Fall Protection Equipment

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.

DEC 2 1991

Mr. Michael Lord
Safety Engineer
H.B. Zachry Company
P.O. Box 2534
Victoria, TX 77902

Dear Mr. Lord:

Your September 11 letter to Mr. Glenn Florczak requesting an interpretation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements addressing fall protection equipment has been referred to the Office of Construction and Maritime Compliance Assistance for reply. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.

Retesting of reassembled lifting accessories if original manufacturing controls are ensured; retesting requirement if repair/replacement of parts due to breakage, damage, or evidence of diminished capacity.

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.

February 25, 2003

Mr. Dan Wagester
Siemens Westinghouse Power Corp.
4400 Alafaya Trail
Orlando, Florida 32826-5032

Re: Whether 29 CFR 1926.251(a)(4) requires re-testing after disassembly/reassembly of special custom design lifting device

Dear Mr. Wagester: