Hoisting personnel into and out of drilled shafts with a drill rig.

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 7, 1995

Mr. John R. Roma, P.E. Vice President
New England Foundation Co. Inc.
37 Lowell Junction Road
Andover, MA 01810-5905

Dear Mr. Roma:

Fall protection for employees climbing or moving on preassembled reinforcing steel assemblies.

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 19, 1997

Mr. Fred H. Codding
National Association of
Reinforcing Steel Contractors
10382 Main Street
P.O. Box 280
Fairfax, VA 22030

and

Mr. Stephen D. Cooper
Executive Director
International Association of Bridge, Structural
and Ornamental Iron Workers
1750 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20006

Dear Messrs. Codding and Cooper:

Review of a new product, "The Safety Boot".

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 25, 1995

Mr. Craig Brown
Safety Specialist
Structural Steel Fabricators
1739 Nursery Road
Linthicum Heights, Maryland 21090

Dear Mr. Brown:

This is in response to your letter of April 20, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in which you request that we review your new product, "The Safety Boot", to determine if it is in compliance with OSHA's regulations.

OSHA's new fall protection standards for construction will prohibit use of safety belts with side dee rings as part of a personal fall arrest 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.

September 25, 1995

Mr. Gregory Clements
Roofmaster Products Company
P.O. Box 63309
Los Angeles, California 90063-0309

Dear Mr. Clements:

The frequency of the load measuring system when testing fall arrest equipment should be set at 500 Hz.

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 28, 1995

Mr. J. Nigel Ellis
President
Dynamic Scientific Controls
P.O. Box 445
Wilmington, Delaware 19899-0445

Dear Mr. Ellis:

This is in response to your letter of April 4 to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in which you expressed your concerns with Appendix C, Paragraph 1.(b)(3), in the 29 CFR 1926.500-503 fall protection standards, which states that the frequency response of the load measuring system when testing fall arrest equipment should be set at 500 Hz.

OSHA policy regarding the use of rebar assemblies as ladders.

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.

August 11, 1995

Mr. Tom Overstreet
Safety Director
Fontana Steel Inc.
Post Office Box 2219
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729-2219

Dear Mr. Overstreet:

This is in response to your July 11 letter in which you express concern about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policy regarding the use of rebar assemblies as ladders.

Fall Protection while climbing and working on a steel lattice structure resembling a communication tower.

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 12, 1991

Mr. Victor T. Alksnis
124 Galley Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M6R 1H1

Dear Mr. Alksnis:

Thank you for your inquiry of April 29, requesting information regarding fall protection while climbing and working on a steel lattice structure resembling a communication tower. We apologize for the delay in responding.

Enforcement of the fall protection standard and fall protection options.

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 23, 1996

Dr. J. Nigel Ellis
President
Dynamic Scientific Controls
P.O. Box 445
Wilmington, DE 19899-0445

Dear Dr. Ellis:

This is in response to your May 6 letter addressed to Joseph A. Dear, Assistant Secretary, requesting several interpretations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards regarding fall protection.

Fall protection in a situation regarding floor/roofing openings.

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, 1997

Mr. Dennis Lydon
Vice President
Baker Mechanical, Inc.
2911 Hubbell Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50317

Dear Mr. Lydon:

This is in response to your letter of September 6, 1996, in which you requested an interpretation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) standard on fall protection in a situation regarding floor/roofing openings.

Your specific Question is as follows:

Case in Point:

Fall protection methods when assembling and installing roofs.

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 3, 1999

[Name & Address Withheld]

Re: STD 3.1, 1926.500; Subpart M

[This document was edited on 12/5/12 to strike information that no longer reflects current OSHA policy.]

Dear [Name Withheld]: