An official website of the United States government.
The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.
The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
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 11, 2004
Mr. Mike Mathisen
Plant QA Manager
Central Western Fabricators, Inc.
400 West Second Street
Atlantic, Iowa 50022-1001
Re: Part 1926 Subpart R, §1926.754(c)(1); shop-installed shear connectors; shop-installed pour-stop angles
Dear Mr. Mathisen:
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 8, 2002
Mr. Buddy C. Caples
Assistant Construction Engineer
State of Nebraska
Department of Roads
1500 Highway 2
P.O. Box 94759
Lincoln, NE 68509-4759
Dear Mr. Caples:
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.
December 27, 2001
Mr. Arun Shirole
Executive Director
National Steel Bridge Alliance
1405 North Lilac Drive, Suite 212
Golden Valley, MN 55422-4528
Dear Mr. Shirole:
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 23, 2003
Mr. John J. Robinson, Jr.
Assistant Chief Counsel
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation
Office of the Chief Counsel
P.O. Box 8212
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105-8212
Re: Whether the steel erection standard requires shear connectors to be removed during bridge repair work; §§1926.750, 1926.754(c)(1)
Dear Mr. Robinson:
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.
December 11, 2003
Zane Keniston
Safety Director
Delhi Steel Corporation
6333 Kirkville Road North
Kirkville, NY 13082
Re: §1926.754(c)(1)(i) -- revision of interpretation
Dear Mr. Keniston:
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.
December 24, 2003
Mr. Richard C. Ward
Project Manager
The Pangere Corporation
Corporate Office
4050 West 4th Avenue
Gary, Indiana 46406-1718
Re: Whether shop-installed angle-iron running along the length of the top flange of a beam (with the upturned angle located out from the edge of the beam) violates 29 CFR 1926.754(c)(1)(i)?
Dear Mr. Ward:
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 19 ,2014
Eric M. Dean
General Secretary
International Association of
Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers
Suite 400
1750 New York Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20006
Dear Mr. Dean:
