Standards for a "cable grab" device that will not allow the free end of the wire rope to exit the hoist.

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 8, 1989

Mr. Louis Horvath, President
American Climber & Machine Corp.
Post Office Box 471
Lisbon, Ohio 44432

Dear Mr. Horvath:

This is in response to your letter of March 10, 1989, addressed to Mr. Barry White, Director, Directorate of Safety Standards, concerning a "cable grab" device that will not allow the free end of the wire rope to exit the hoist.

Wheel locks on rolling 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.

June 29, 1977

Mr. Joseph S. Puccinelli
Vice President-Engineering
Safeway Steel Products
6228 West State Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 52301

Dear Mr. Puccinelli:

This is in response to your correspondence of June 3, 1977, regarding wheel locks on a special rolling scaffold to be used to erect large tanks.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has reviewed your letter and the accompanied drawing No. E-76025-4.

Use of dis-similar metals on tube and couplar scaffolds.

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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, 1982

Mr. Paul Hancock
Steeplejack Waco Inc.
P.O. Box 708
Pinson, Alabama 35126

Dear Mr. Hancock:

Assistant Secretary Thorne G. Auchter has asked me to respond to your letter dated April 1, 1982 requesting a variance from Section 1926.451(c)(2) prohibiting the use of dis-similar metals on tube and coupler scaffolds, of the Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.

Personnel protection required for employees working on a Multistage two-point suspension 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.

March 9, 1979

Mr. Joseph S. Puccinelli
Vice President-Engineering
Safway Steel Products
6228 West State Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201

Dear Mr. Puccinelli:

This is in response to your recent letter concerning the personnel protection required for employees working on a Multistage two-point suspension scaffold.

Clarification of 1926.451(c) concerning the intermingling of tube and coupler scaffold components.

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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 5, 1986

Mr. Loren G. Helmreich
Norvell & Associates
One Woodway Center
6363 Woodway, Suite 275
Houston, Texas 77057

Dear Mr. Helmreich:

This is in response to your letter of July 30, requesting a clarification of 29 CFR 1926.451(c) concerning the intermingling of tube and coupler scaffold components. Your letter addressed to our Houston Area Office was forwarded to this office for response.

Applicability of 29 CFR 1926.451(a)(4).

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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 5, 1986

MEMORANDUM FOR:

ROGER A. CLARK
Regional Administrator

FROM:
JOHN B. MILES, JR., Director
Directorate of Field Operations
ATTN:
ARA/TS STD 3-10 1926.451
SUBJECT:
Applicability of 29 CFR 1926.451(a)(4) - General Requirements

Our clarification to the three questions raised in your August 18, memorandum are as follows:

Accidental tipping over of a tower type 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.

September 23, 1976

Mr. W. E. Raymond, Secretary
Safety Education Committee
for the Electrical Construction Industry
710 N. Plankinton Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

Dear Mr. Raymond:

This is in response to your letter of June 30, 1976, to Mr. Donald Shay concerning the intent of 29 CFR 1926.451(e)(6) and (8), and confirms the matters discussed recently over the telephone with a member of my staff. I extend apologies for our delay in response.

Sky Genie Boatswain's Chair System.

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 22, 1982

Mr. Lew Himmelrich
Descent Control, Inc.
Post Office Box 6405
Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901

Dear Mr. Himmelrich:

This is in response to your letter of March 3, 1982, requesting a clarification of the Sky Genie Boatswain's Chair System.

Strength of scaffold planking.

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.

June 15, 1993

Mr. Eddie Olsen
Brand Scaffold Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 130
Sulphur, LA 70664

Dear Mr. Olsen:

This is in response to your March 23 letter requesting an interpretation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards addressing the strength of scaffold planking. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.

Request for Guidance Relative to Guardrail Requirements for Ladder Jack Scaffolds used on Construction sites.

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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.

June 13, 1988