Regarding the applicability of construction standards to certain commercial sign installation activities

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.

October 1, 2019

David Hickey
International Sign Association
1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 301
Alexandria, VA 22314

Dear Mr. Hickey:

Definitions.

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The following definitions shall apply in the application of the regulations in this part:

Clarification of the term "approved".

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 19, 1989

Rules addressing competent persons and qualified persons.

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 15, 1992

Mr. Don Bollinger
Kilborn Management Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 832
Elko, Nevada 89801-0832

Dear Mr. Bollinger:

Your March 5 letter to Mr. James Foster, Director of the Office of Information and Consumer Affairs, requesting information on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules addressing competent persons has been forwarded to the Office of Construction and Maritime Compliance Assistance for reply. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.

Rear fly extension ladders manufactured by Keller Industries.

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 16, 1992

Mr. Herbert B. Weller
5222 Old Fairgrounds Dr.
Indianapolis, Indiana 46226

Dear Mr. Weller:

This is in response to your March 12 letter in which you provided to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) additional information concerning rear fly extension ladders. The information you have provided has been helpful to OSHA in determining what action, if any, is needed to protect the users of the rear fly extension ladders manufactured by Keller Industries.

Clarification of Competent and Qualified Person, as it Relates to Subpart P.

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.

February 21, 1986

MEMORANDUM FOR:

BYRON R. CHADWICK
Regional Administrator

FROM:

JOHN B. MILES, JR., Director
Directorate of Field Operations

SUBJECT:
Clarification of Competent and Qualified Person, as it Relates to Subpart P

This is in response to your memorandum of January 28, on the above subject.

Use of crane or derrick suspended personnel platforms accessing a worksite.

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 6, 1991

Mr. Richard F. Hoffman
President
McLean Contracting Company
6700 McLean Way
Glen Burnie, Maryland 21060-6480

Dear Mr. Hoffman:

This is in response to your September 26 letter requesting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to comment on or confirm as acceptable your procedures for determining when the use of crane or derrick suspended personnel platforms is the safest and only means of accessing a worksite. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.

Keller ladder proper set up.

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 1, 1993

Mr. Herbert B. Weller
P.O. Box 29190
Indianapolis, IN 46229-1090

Dear Mr. Weller:

This is a correction to our November 5 response to your September 20 letter requesting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to confirm or comment on your interpretation of statements made by OSHA in our previous correspondence to you concerning the misuse of extension ladders.

The second paragraph should have been worded as follows:

Certification of aerial lift operators.

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.

October 23, 1992

Mr. Brian Mills
National Safety Manager
Vibroplant, Inc.
1001 W. Euless Boulevard
Euless, Texas 76040-5033

Dear Mr. Mills:

Your May 18 letter to Mr. Jim Knorpp, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Area Director for Fort Worth, was forwarded to this office for response. I apologize for the delay in replying to your inquiry as to OSHA's interpretations of the terms "certified" and "qualified" as used in ANSI standards for aerial lifts.

Inspection of cranes used at a construction site

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.

February 1, 1993

Mr. Harvey M. Lodge
Cargotec Inc.
P.O. Box 298
Swanton, Ohio 43558-0298

Dear Mr. Lodge: