Standards applicable to a barge-mounted stiffleg derrick engaged in the repair and maintenance of a dam 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.

April 17, 1996

Mr. T. W. Elmy
Aluminum Company of America
2300 N. Wright Road
Alcoa, Tennessee 37701

Dear Mr. Elmy:

This is in response to your letter of March 28, 1996 requesting an interpretation regarding the standards applicable to a barge-mounted stiffleg derrick engaged in the repair and maintenance of a dam site.

"Material handling" operations in "longshoring operations".

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 21, 1984

MEMORANDUM FOR:     GILBERT J. SAULTER, Regional Administrator
                    Region VI

FROM:               JOHN B. MILES, JR., Director 
                    Directorate of Field Operations

SUBJECT:            Interpretation/Clarification of 29 CFR 1926.605(a)(1)

This will confirm the interpretation of 29 CFR 1926.605(a)(1) requested in your memorandum dated June 1, and telephoned to Mr. Lyndell Hughes of your staff on June 8.

Tennessee State Plan; Change in Level of Federal Enforcement: Marine Construction

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  • Fed Register #:
    81:67012-67013
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 189 (Thursday, September 29, 2016)][Notices][Pages 67012-67013]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-23582]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No.

Diving Operations

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  • Fed Register #:
    42:37650
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Abstract:
Paragraph (e); marine operations and equipment; commercial diving operations.