Requirements for leaving construction equipment and powder-actuated tools unattended on a construction building site; impalement protection from reinforcing steel for masonry workers on a scaffold.

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, 2005

Mr. Peter Kuchinsky, II
Safety Trainer/Consultant
Construction Building Analysts
1770 Wolverine Way
Vista, CA 92084

Re: Requirements for leaving construction equipment and powder-actuated tools unattended on a construction building site; impalement protection from reinforcing steel for masonry workers on a scaffold; §1926.701(b). §§1926.302(e)(6), 1926.600(a)(3)

Dear Mr. Kuchinsky:

Training requirements for powder-actuated tools under §1926.302(e).

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 10, 2006

Bryan Page
Liberty Northwest
55 West 14th Street, Suite 202
Helena, MT 59601

Re: Training requirements for powder-actuated tools under §1926.302(e).

Dear Mr. Page:

This is in response to your letter dated October 3, 2005 to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We apologize for the delay in providing this response.

We have paraphrased your question as follows:

Whether gas-actuated fastening tools require the same individual training for each model as powder-actuated fastening tools.

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 21, 2005

Mr. Martin Schofield
Hilti, Inc.
5400 South 122nd East Avenue
P.O. Box 21148
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74121

Re: Whether gas-actuated fastening tools require the same individual training for each model as powder-actuated fastening tools.

Dear Mr. Schofield: