Applicable construction standards to hydraulic cranes and derricks.

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May 23, 2001

Mr. Richard Dressler, P.E.
Power Crane and Shovel Association
111 East Wisconsin Ave., Suite 1000
Milwaukee WI 53202-4879

Re: §§1926.550 and 1910.180; hydraulic cranes

Dear Mr. Dressler:

Barrier device for attachment to mobile equipment.

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March 27, 1997

Mr. Kenneth W. Glennon
President
S.T. Michael and Associates
365 N. Wilson Street
Hobart, IN 46342

Dear Mr. Glennon:

This is in response to your letter of December 6, 1996 to Ms. Sandy Taylor, concerning your barrier device for attachment to mobile equipment.

Hoisting of workmen by load lines of cranes.

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December 13, 1978

Mr. Charles H. Butcher, Jr. Manager, Product Safety
Koehring Company
P.O. Box 312
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201

Dear Mr. Butcher:

This is in response to your recent letter addressed to Assistant Secretary Eula Bingham concerning the hoisting of workman by load lines of cranes. Your letter was forwarded to this office for response.

Construction crane certifications.

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August 18, 1981

Mr. J. R. Dmytryk
Senior Construction Manager
United Engineers & Constructors Inc.
P.O. Box 700
Seabrook, New Hampshire 03874

Dear Mr. Dmytryk:

This is in response to your letter of July 24, 1981, concerning construction crane certifications.

Hydraulic Truck Cranes.

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June 28, 1984

MEMORANDUM FOR:     ROGER A. CLARK
                    Regional Administrator

FROM:               JOHN B. MILES, JR., Director 
                    Directorate of Field Operations

SUBJECT:            Applicability of 29 CFR 1926.550(a)(17) and (b)(2) to
                    Hydraulic Truck Cranes

29 CFR 1926.550(b)(2) states:

Interpretation of the term "close hook".

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December 2, 1983

George N. Hailey, Jr.
W. S. Bellows Construction Corp.
P. O. Box 2132
Houston, Texas 77001

Dear Mr. Hailey:

This is in response to your letter addressed to OSHA's Area Director in Houston, Texas, dated October 7, 1983, requesting an interpretation of the term "closed hook" in OSHA Instruction STD 1-11.2B, paragraph F.2.c.

Clarification of voltage classification for electric distribution and transmission lines.

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.

October 21, 1986

Mr. John D. Easton
Manager - Transmission and
Distribution Engineering
Public Service Electric and
Gas Company
80 Park Plaza
Newark, New Jersey 07101

Dear Mr. Easton:

This is in response to your letter of March 21, 1986, addressed to our Region II, Area Office requesting a clarification of 29 CFR 1926.550. Your letter was forwarded to this office for response.

Clarification of OSHA Instruction STD 11-11.2B as it pertains to the lifting of personnel with a jib crane.

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January 11, 1985

Mr. Carlos A. Alvarado
Chief, Engineering and Planning Section
Locks Division
Panama Canal Commission
APO Miami 34011

Dear Mr. Alvarado:

A crane may pick and carry or walk loads in accordance with the crane manufacturer's specifications.

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October 20, 1981

Mr. Richard J. Harris
Director of Industry Relations
The Associated General Contractors of America, Inc.
115 Linwood Street
Dayton, Ohio 45405

Dear Mr. Harris:

Thank you for your letter of October 7, 1981, regarding the safe operation of a truck crane.

Physical Qualifications of Crane Operators.

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April 13, 1981