Spacing of guardrail brackets used on flying forms.

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April 17, 1986

John Rosenthal, P.E.
Vice President Operations
ALUMA-SYSTEMS
4800 Dufferin Street
Doomsview (Toronto), Ontario, Canada M3H 559

Dear Mr. Rosenthal:

This is in response to your letter of March 10 requesting guidance on the spacing of guardrail brackets used on flying forms.

The post spacing of guardrail brackets (post sockets) at 14-foot intervals would be permissible if the guardrail system provides the equivalent protection of a spacing of 8-feet.

Lift-slab Bridge Construction

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 25, 1991

Mr. Chris A. Geckler
Texstar Construction Corp.
1334 N. W. White Road
San Antonio, Texas 78219

Dear Mr. Geckler:

This is in response to your letter of August 23 requesting information on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) requirements addressing lift-slab bridge construction. We apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.

Concrete and Masonry Construction Safety Standards; Correction

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    54:41088
  • Title:
Abstract:
This rule corrects a technical error in OSHA's final rule for
Concrete and Masonry Construction located in subpart Q of 29 CFR
1926. 704(b). That final rule was published in the Fed. Reg. on June
16, 1988 (53 FR 22612) and was subsequently incorrectly published in
the 1988 edition of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Both the
Federal Register and the CFR contain the error. Both documents
contain the word "should" in 1926.704(b) instead of the word
"shall".

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.