Citations for the wearing of short pants by employees engaged in hot tar and asphalt 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.

 

 

April 17, 1997

 

 

Clarification of Citing for Alleged Violations of Employees Not Using Appropriate Eye or Face Protection in the Construction Industry.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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.

September 18, 1984

Fall protection for employees engaged in erecting or dismantling scaffolds.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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.

September 30, 1985

Mr. D. Victor Saleeby
Executive Vice President
Scaffold Industry Association
14039 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, California 91405

Dear Mr. Saleeby:

This is in response to your letter of September 11, concerning fall protection for employees engaged in erecting or dismantling scaffolds.

Fall Protection for Employees Engaged in Erecting or Dismantling Scaffolds.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

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.

September 12, 1985

MEMORANDUM FOR:     JOHN B. MILES, JR., Director
                    Directorate of Field Operations

FROM:               LINDA R. ANKU 
                    Regional Administrator

SUBJECT:            Fall Protection for Employees Engaged
                    in Erecting or Dismantling Scaffolds 
                    in the Construction Industry

This memorandum is in response to your August 2, 1985 letter concerning the possible exemption of fall protection for employees erecting or dismantling scaffolds in the proposed Subpart L.

When use of equipment makes it impossible for employees to perform their work or exposes them to hazardous conditions they are not required to use the 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.

May 11, 1981

Mr. Robert E. P. Cooney
General Vice President
International Association of
Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers
Suite 400 1750 New York Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006

Dear Mr. Cooney:

Assistant Secretary Auchter has asked me to respond to your letter of April 20, 1981, requesting an interpretation of 29 CFR 1926.28.

Overhand Bricklaying - Applicability or Certain Standards.

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 9, 1981

Tie off of iron workers while performing connector operations is not always required.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

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.

 

 

Occupational Exposure to Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds; Proposed Rule

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    80:47565-47828
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 152 (Friday, August 7, 2015)][Proposed Rules]
[Pages 47565-47828]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-17596]

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration


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