Powered Industrial Trucks Design Standard Update

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    87:8755-8764
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 32 (Wednesday, February 16, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 8755-8764]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-01155]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926

[Docket No.

Definition, application and use of "Horns".

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.

Robert Peyton, Director
Safety and Health Services
The Associate General Contractors of America
1957 E. Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006

Dear Mr. Peyton:

This is in response to your letter of August 24, regarding the problems associated with the definition, application and use of the term "Horns" as used in 29 CFR 1926.602(a)(9)(i).

Our response to your questions is as follows:

1. What is the definition of a "Horn" as used in 29 CFR 1926.602(a)(9)(i)?

ROPS on the Job TB 1200 L excavator.

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.

March 23, 1979

Mr. Robert A. Kluver Manager
OEM Accounts
Palm Industries, Inc.
Box 680
Litchfield, Minnesota 55355

Dear Mr. Kluver:

This is in response to your recent correspondence and confirms a telephone conversation with a member of my staff concerning the need for ROPS on the Job TB 1200 L, manufactured by the Takeuchi Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

The Standards do not exclude equipments by weight of the machine for rollover protective structure.

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.

March 22, 1991

Mr. Dan Delauder, President
Future Equipment Inc.
P.O. Box 221814
Anchorage, Alaska 99522

Dear Mr. Delauder:

This is in response to your letter of January 2, requesting that we advise if (ROPS) Roll Over Protection is required on the Digger 50 hydraulic excavator which is built in Sweden.

Seat belt usage requirement.

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 17, 1980

Keith Pfannenstiel, P.E.
Lead Engineer
ATI-Advance Technology, Inc.
1726 North St. Francis
P.O. Box S177
Wichita, Kansas 67208

Dear Mr. Pfannenstiel:

This is in response to your inquiry requesting an interpretation of the seat belt usage requirement included in 29 CFR 1926.602.

ROPS requirements for industrial tractors with backhoe attachments.

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 24, 1992

Richard L. Lambert, P.E., CSP
Product Safety Coordinator
The Charles/Machine Works, Inc.
P.O. Box 66
Perry, Oklahoma 73077-0066

Dear Mr. Lambert:

This is in response to your June 12 letter requesting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reconsider its interpretation of ROPS requirements addressing industrial tractors with backhoe attachments. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.

Case Davis-Maxi Sneaker.

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 29, 1982

Horns on construction equipment.

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.

June 30, 1981

Rennes Bowman
Equipment Manager
John Driggs Company, Inc.
8622 Ashwood Drive
Capitol Heights, Maryland 20027

Dear Mr. Bowman:

This is in response to your letter of June 22, 1981, concerning a grandfather clause for horns on construction equipment.

Seat belts for excavators.

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.