Crawler cranes used in construction work and back-up alarms.

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January 28, 1976

Mr. Jay. J. Davin,
Safety Director
G. A & F. C. Wagman, Inc.
General Contractors
4200 Susquehanna Trail,
North, R.D. 5
York, Pennsylvania 17402

Dear Mr. Davin:

This is in response to your letter dated January 20, 1976 concerning crawler cranes.

Requirement to use seat belts during the operation of earthmoving 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.

December 15, 2003

Mr. Joel Roth
Safety Director
17210 Robert St.
Southfield, MI 48075

Re: Earthmoving equipment, use of seat belts; §1926.602(a)(2)

Dear Mr. Roth:

Thank you for your memorandum dated October 9, 2003, regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) construction standard for earthmoving equipment, 29 CFR 1926.602. You suggest that §1926.602(a)(2)(i) be modified to indicate that seat belts should be used. We have paraphrased the issue you raise as follows.

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:

Powered Industrial Truck 1910.178(l) training requirements applicable to construction; training for skid-steer loader operators.

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 5, 2004

Mr. Mark Fair
Bobcat Enterprises
Post Office Box 46345, Rt. 747 & Muhlhauser
Cincinnati, OH 45246

Re: Powered Industrial Truck Training applicable to construction: §§1910.178 and 1926.602(a) and (d).

Dear Mr. Fair:

This is in response to your fax of June 30, 2004, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We have paraphrased your questions as follows:

Whether the operator's cab of excavators must be equipped with seatbelts; §1926.602(a) and §1926.602(b).

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 9, 2006

Mr. Mark Troxell
Director of Safety Services
The Graham Company
The Graham Building
One Penn Square West
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Re: Whether the operator's cab of excavators must be equipped with seatbelts; §1926.602(a) and 1926.602(b)

Dear Mr. Troxell:

Whether "discriminating [back-up] alarms" may be used to meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.602(a)(9)(ii).

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.

 

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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