Tying off of loft workers, top men and pile monks during sheet piling activities.

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 2, 1995

Mr. Richard Marshall
Safety Director
Richard Goettle, Inc.
12071 Hamilton Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45231

Dear Mr. Marshall:

Safety chain requirements for pile driving hammer hoses.

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 19, 2005

Mr. Sal Insogna
Industrial Hygiene Consultant
Massachusetts OSHA Consultation Program
1001 Watertown Street
West Newton, MA 02465

Re: Safety chain requirements for pile driving hammer hoses.

Dear Mr. Insogna,

This is in response to your December 2, 2004, letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) asking for clarification of the requirements under 29 CFR 1926.603(a)(10) regarding safety chains for pile driving hammer hoses.