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Height limitations for using the alternate fall protection provision of STD 3-0.1A.
NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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.
July 3, 2001
Fall protection requirements for residential construction (STD 3-0.1A).
NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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.
Fall protection requirements for roofing work in residential construction versus roofing work in other areas of construction.
NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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.
April 18, 2002
The Honorable Lee Terry
Member of Congress
11640 Arbor Street, Suite 100
Omaha, NE 68144
Dear Congressman Terry:
This letter is in response to your February 14, 2002 inquiry on behalf of your constituent, Mr. Eugene Valasek, about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's ("OSHA's") roofing safety standards.
Clarification of residential construction and fall protection requirements.
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.
August 16, 2001
Mr. David King, Jr.
King Builders, L.L.C.
23-A South New Holland Road
Gordonville, PA 17529
Re: STD 3-0.1A; framing; truss; fall protection enforcement policy; residential construction
Dear Mr. King:
Fall protection is not required where there is no feasible means of providing it while working on vehicles or trailers.
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.
March 10, 2004
Mr. Timothy J. Batz, CSP, ARM
Sr. Risk Control Consultant
IMA
1550 17th Street, Suite 600
Denver, CO 80202-2423
Re: Whether fall protection is required for employees working on vehicles and trailers; 29 CFR 1926.500; General Duty Clause
Dear Mr. Batz:
This is in response to your letter dated January 26, 2004, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We have paraphrased your question as follows:
Steel Banding as Guardrails.
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.
January 9, 1979
MEMORANDUM FOR: ALFRED BARDEN
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR REGION II
THRU: DONALD E. MACKENZIE Field Coordinator
FROM: IRVING WEISBLATT Acting Director, Federal Compliance and State Programs
SUBJECT: Use of Steel Banding as Guardrails
Steel bands used as guardrails.
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.
July 28, 1981
Mr. A. J. Weaver
Safety Director
Miller & Long Co., Inc.
Concrete Construction
4824 Rugby Avenue
Bethesda, Maryland 20014
Dear Mr. Weaver:
This is in response to your letter of July 15, 1981, concerning perimeter protection at building slab edges. Your letter addressed to Mr. James Concannon was forwarded to this office for response.
Use of Steel Band in Guardrails.
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.
July 9, 1979
MEMORANDUM FOR: GROVER WRENN
FROM: Jerry L. Purswell
SUBJECT: Interpretation of 1926.500(d)(1)--Use of Steel Band in
Guardrails
In response to your request, the conditions under which metal banding would suffice as material for constructing guardrails in compliance with 1926.500(d)(1) are as follows [Paragraph 1926.500(f)(vi)]:
Clarification of our standard railing requirements.
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.
April 10, 1986
John Olivieri, President
Brama-Weber, Inc.
J.F. Sharpe Association
1015 Saw Mill River Road
Building 6B
Yonkers, New York 10710
Dear Mr. Olivieri:
This is in response to your letter of April 7, 1986, concerning your requesting a clarification of our standard railing requirements.
29 CFR 1926.500(f)(1)(vi) provides the specification criteria for a standard railing exception as follows: