Requirements for leaving construction vehicles unattended and running on an off-highway job-site.

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 14, 2004

Mr. Paul Hayes
Safety Manager
Global Hawk Facilities Renovation Project
Skanska
P.O. Box 9009
Beale AFB, California 95903

Re: Whether any OSHA construction standards prohibit vehicles from being left running and unattended.

Dear Mr. Hayes:

Requirements for leaving construction equipment and powder-actuated tools unattended on a construction building site; impalement protection from reinforcing steel for masonry workers on a scaffold.

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 11, 2005

Mr. Peter Kuchinsky, II
Safety Trainer/Consultant
Construction Building Analysts
1770 Wolverine Way
Vista, CA 92084

Re: Requirements for leaving construction equipment and powder-actuated tools unattended on a construction building site; impalement protection from reinforcing steel for masonry workers on a scaffold; §1926.701(b). §§1926.302(e)(6), 1926.600(a)(3)

Dear Mr. Kuchinsky:

Whether 29 CFR 1926.601 prohibits an employer from leaving light duty pick-up trucks running and unattended on an off-highway jobsite.

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.

November 8, 2005

Mr. Christopher Pearson
Clark, Thomas & Winters
P.O. Box 1148
Austin, TX 78787

Re: Whether 29 CFR 1926.601 prohibits an employer from leaving light duty pick-up trucks running and unattended on an off-highway jobsite.

Dear Mr. Pearson:

This is in response to Mr. Jorge Ramirez's January 5, 2005 letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding 29 CFR 1926.601. We apologize for the delay in responding.