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Change to the Construction Standard Alleged Violation Elements (SAVES) Manual
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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.
OSHA Instruction CPL 2.34 CH-5 AUG 6, 1990 Office of General Industry Compliance Assistance
Subject: Changes to the construction standard alleged violation Elements (SAVEs) Manual
A. Purpose. This instruction transmits revised and new pages to the Construction SAVEs Manual for Crane and Derrick Suspended Personnel Platforms, Excavations, and Concrete and Masonry Safety Standards.
B. Scope. This instruction applies OSHA-wide.
C. Action. Regional Administrators and Area Directors shall ensure that all compliance personnel:
Distance reinforcing steel can protrude before guarding is required.
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 18, 1993
Mr. Marvin J. Ford II
Special Programs Manager
Industrial Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 5593
Pocatello, Idaho 83202
Dear Mr. Ford:
This is in response to your January 25 letter requesting an interpretation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration standard that addresses guarding against the hazard of impalement by protruding reinforcing steel (29 CFR 1926.701(b)).
Mushroom Style Plastic Rebar Covers Used For Impalement Protection.
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 29, 1997
Suprotek PC100 protective rebar cover.
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, 1995
Mr. Dan De Cristo Dan
De Cristo Concrete Associates
4 Marconi Irvine,
California 72718
Dear Mr. De Cristo:
This is in response to your November 7, 1994 letter requesting the Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) to review your Suprotek PC100 protective rebar cover. I apologize for the delay of this response.
Worker exposure to impalement hazards while constructing upper rebar mats over rebar protrusions from lower levels
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 27, 2006
Fred H. Codding
10382 Main Street
P.O. Box 280
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Re: Worker exposure to impalement hazards while constructing upper rebar mats over rebar protrusions from lower levels; §1926.701(b)(1)
Dear Mr. Codding:
Whether non-rebar projections on a construction site must be guarded; whether rebar caps/covers are subject to a minimum size requirement; whether vertical rebar in beam stirrups are subject to §1926.701(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.
April 24, 2006
Martin E. Cawley
Gateway Construction Company
3150 West Hirsch Street
Melrose Park, Illinois 60160-1749
Re: Whether non-rebar projections on a construction site must be guarded; whether rebar caps/covers are subject to a minimum size requirement; whether vertical rebar in beam stirrups are subject to §1926.701(b)?
Dear Mr. Cawley:
Confined Spaces in Construction; Final Rule
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 85 (Monday, May 4, 2015)][Rules and Regulations] [Pages 25365-25526] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2015-08843] Vol. 80 Monday, No.
Concrete and Masonry Construction
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Abstract: Extension of comment period and connection of proposed rule for concrete and masonry construction that was published in 50 FR 373543, dated 9/16/85. Comments deadline: December 16, 1985.
Concrete and Masonry Construction
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Abstract: Schedules an informal public hearing on the proposed revised standard on Concrete and Masonry Construction (50 FR 37543, September 16, 1985). 1926.707(a)(1) is a new regulation which requires that masonry walls be laterally supported to resist horizontal forces where such walls are incapable of withstanding the forces that will be applied to them. Notices of intention to appear to give oral testimony at the informal public hearing must be postmarked by May 6, 1986.