Hoisting and rigging.
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Decision to release the new compliance directive for the steel erection standard in draft form.
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December 21, 2001
Mr. Stephen E. Sandherr
Chief Executive Officer
The Associated General Contractors of America
333 John Carlyle Street
Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314
Dear Mr. Sandherr:
History and background of the Steel Erection Final Rule.
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.
September 27, 2001
Mr. Eric Newton
Steel Supply & Erection Co., Inc.
1237 N. Fayetteville Street
Asheboro, NC 27204
Dear Mr. Newton:
This is in response to your letter of April 24 to Senator John Edwards regarding concerns about the cost of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) new steelerection standard. Your letter was forwarded to OSHA for response.
OSHA requirements applicable to use of the Contex "Magic Arm" below-the-hook lifting device.
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 25, 2006
Mr. Frank Gencarelli
Chairman
Nycon International, Inc.
101 Cross Street
Westerly, RI 02891
Re: OSHA requirements applicable to use of the Contex "Magic Arm" below-the-hook lifting device.
Dear Mr. Gencarelli:
This is in response to your letter dated July 15, 2005, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding your "Contex Arm (Magic Arm)" lifting device ("Magic Arm"). We apologize for the delay in responding.
Illustration of the Magic Arm
Requirement for a safety latch on a sling hook depends on the activity for which the sling is being used.
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 10, 2006
Mr. Craig McCandless
Ashley Sling, Inc.
100 Great S.W. Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30336
Dear Mr. McCandless:
Whether a multiple lift of pre-cast concrete members is permissible.
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Letter # 20051207-6795
Re: Whether a multiple lift of pre-cast concrete members is permissible
Question: Is 1926.753(e) of the steel erection standard applicable to hoisting pre-cast concrete members? Do OSHA construction standards permit multiple rigging lifts of pre-cast concrete members?
Padded slings/wire rope during steel erection.
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 31, 2010
Letter # 20070702-7826:
Re: Padded slings/wire rope during steel erection.
Question: Must wire rope slings be padded or protected during steel erection activities?
Answer: There are two construction standard provisions that are relevant to this question. In 29 CFR 1926 Subpart R, section 1926.753(c)(2) states:
Newport News Shipbuilding; Notice of Application for a Permanent Variance and Request for Comments
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 145 (Wednesday, July 29, 2015)][Notices][Pages 45238-45248] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2015-18468] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No.
Newport News Shipbuilding; Grant of a Permanent Variance
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 150 (Thursday, August 4, 2016)][Notices][Pages 51499-51510] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2016-18404] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No.