Alternatives to common back-up alarms on construction motor vehicles; use of other effective technology or observers/signal persons.

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 27, 2004

[Name and address withheld]

Re: §§1926.601(b)(4) and 1926.602(a)(9)

Dear [Name withheld]:

Thank you for your letter of April 30, 2004, regarding noise emanating from excavating equipment and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for back-up alarms on construction equipment. We apologize for the delay in responding.

We have paraphrased your question as follows:

Preventing Backover Injuries and Fatalities

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    77:74695-74696
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 242 (Monday, December 17, 2012)][Notices][Pages 74695-74696]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-30315]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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