Clarification if a depression constitutes a hole or unprotected side/edge and associated fall protection requirements.

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 30, 2004

Mr. Bob Kersten
Received via e-correspondence

Dear Mr. Kersten:

In your e-correspondence submitted June 28, 2004, and in subsequent telephone conversations with our staff, you asked about OSHA construction standards that pertain to a depression in a finished concrete ground floor.

We have paraphrased your question as follows:

Additional fall protection requirements for concrete trucks when work platforms are equipped with guardrails and toeboards.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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.

December 16, 2003

Thomas Harman, CSP
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
900 Spring Street
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Dear Mr. Harman:

When protective measures must be installed after a hole is created on a construction 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.

September 5, 2006

Mr. Albert C. Rauck
980 Landings Loop Dr. N.
Westerville, OH 43082

Re: When protective measures must be installed after a hole is created on a construction worksite. 29 CFR 1926.500(b), 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4).

Dear Mr. Rauck:

Fall protection requirements for employees working on an elevator car frame.

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 2, 2010

Letter #20071002-8005

Re: Fall protection requirements for employees working on an elevator car frame.

Fall Protection in Shipyard Employment

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    81:62052-62066
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 174 (Thursday, September 8, 2016)][Proposed Rules][Pages 62052-62066]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-21369]
 

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1915

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