Construction standards for equipment such as Shuttle Buggy.

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 23, 2001

Mr. Larry R. Jackson
Price, Potter, Jackson & Mellowitz, P. C.
Attorneys at Law
The Hammond Block Building
301 Massachusetts Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Re: §§1926.600, 1926.601, 1926.555; Roadtec Shuttle Buggy

Dear Mr. Jackson:

This is in response to your February 12, 2001, letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in which you asked whether there are any OSHA construction standards that address equipment such as the Roadtec SB-2500 Shuttle Buggy (Shuttle Buggy).

Relevance of NFPA 70E industry consensus standard to OSHA requirements; whether OSHA requirements apply to owners.

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 25, 2003

James H. Brown
Director of Safety and Health
Associated General Contractors of Indiana, Inc.
1050 Market Tower, 10 West Market Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Re: Relevance of NFPA 70E industry consensus standard to OSHA requirements; whether OSHA requirements apply to owners

Dear Mr. Brown:

Confined Spaces in Construction; Final Rule

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    80:25365-25526
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 85 (Monday, May 4, 2015)][Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 25365-25526]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-08843]


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