Recommendations to Increase Availability of SAVES to the Field

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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.

MAR 19 1990

MEMORANDUM FOR: THOMAS J. SHEPICH, DIRECTOR

 

Office of Technical Support

PATRICIA K. CLARK, DIRECTOR DESIGNEE Directorate of Compliance Programs

FROM: LEO CAREY, DIRECTOR Office of Field Programs

SUBJECT: Recommendations to Increase Availability of SAVES to the Field

Materials used for constructing guardrails.

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.

August 17, 1994

Mr. Edward A. Donoghue Associates, Inc. Code and Safety Consultant to NEH Shushan Road, P.O. Box 201 Salem, NY 12865-0201

Dear Mr. Donoghue:

Your February 23 letter requesting an interpretation of an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard addressing the materials used for constructing guardrails has been forwarded to the Office of Construction and Maritime Compliance Assistance for response. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.

OSHA standard addressing the materials used for constructing guardrails.

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.

August 17, 1994

Mr. James W. O'Boyle, C.S.P., P.E. Dover Elevator Company 191 Latgrop Way, Suite N Sacramento, CA 95815-4216

Dear Mr. O'Boyle:

Your January 31 letter requesting an interpretation of an Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA) standard addressing the materials used for constructing guardrails has been forwarded to the Office of Construction and Maritime Compliance Assistance for response. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.

Whether it is mandatory to use a wet saw when cutting brick or concrete block.

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 20, 2006

Maria Galvan
[by e-mail]

Re: Whether it is mandatory to use a wet saw when cutting brick or concrete block.

Dear Ms. Galvan:

This is in response to your email correspondence dated June 15, 2005, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We apologize for the long delay in responding.

We have paraphrased your question as follows:

Question: Do OSHA requirements mandate the use of a wet saw to cut bricks and cement blocks?

Whether OSHA prohibits the use of a double D-bend elbow ("Rams Horn") shut-off valve at the end of a concrete pumping hose.

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 29, 2010

Letter #20090606-9097

Re:  Whether OSHA prohibits the use of a double S-bend elbow ("Rams Horn") shut-off valve at the end of a concrete pumping hose.

Question:  Does OSHA prohibit the use of a Double S-bend Elbow (a/k/a "Rams Horn") shut-off valve at the end of a concrete pumping hose?1

Concrete and Masonry Construction

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    50:42571-2
  • Title:
  • Abstract:
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

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    51:11945-47
  • Title:
  • Abstract:
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.

Concrete and Masonry Construction

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    51:17203
  • Title:
  • Abstract:
Abstract:
Announces changes in the starting date of public hearing, the
location of the hearing, the date for submission of comments,
notices of intention to appear, and other documentary evidence on
the proposed revision of the safety standards for Concrete and
Masonry Construction (51 FR 11945, April 8, 1986) due to schedule
conflicts of several witnesses. Notices of intention to appear to
give oral testimony at the informal public hearing must be
postmarked by May 20, 1986.

Concrete and Masonry Construction

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    53:22612-46
  • Title:
Abstract:
This rule revises OSHA's safety standards for Concrete and Masonry
Construction (formerly Concrete, Concrete Forms, and Shoring)
located in Subpart Q of 29 CFR Part 1926. The rule corrects problems
related to the existing regulation, including ambiguities,
redundancies, and gaps in coverage.