The impact on the roofing industry of the OSHA's newly revised fall protection standard.

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, 1995

The Honorable John Linder
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515-1004

Dear Congressman Linder:

Thank you for your letter of February 16, requesting our response to concerns raised by two of your constituents, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Dodd, about the impact on the roofing industry of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) newly revised fall protection standard. We appreciate the opportunity to clarify this matter and apologize for the delay of this response.

The impact on the roofing industry from OSHA's fall protection standard.

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.

 

 

Compliance of using warning lines and/or control access zones for fall protection on roofs with a slope greater than 4:12.

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 26, 2003

Mr. Michael C. Wright, PE, CSP, CPE
Managing Principal
LJB, Inc.
3100 Research Blvd.
PO Box 20246
Dayton, OH 45420-0246

Re: Whether warning lines and/or control access zones can be employed for roofing work (residential and non-residential) on roofs with a slope greater than 4:12

Dear Mr. Wright:

The construction fall protection standard specifies fall arrest system requirements, but no footwear 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.

May 28, 2004

Mr. J. Ferriss Foster
P.O. Box 180460
J.A. Moss Construction Company
Richland, MS 39216

Re: Use of tennis shoes on steep roofs; §1926.501(b)(11); OSHAct Sec. 5(a)(1) [General Duty Clause]

Dear Mr. Foster:

This is in response to a December 2, 2003, letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). You ask about footwear worn while working on a roof. Your letter was forwarded to this office for handling on January 16, 2004. We apologize for the delay in responding.