Fall protection requirements of various construction (1926) standards.

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 18, 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:

Thank you for your letter of August 27, 2001. Let me first thank AGC for continuing to work with OSHA to advance safety and health at the nation's construction sites through partnering programs.

OSHA standards set minimum safety and health requirements;they do not prohibit employers from adopting more stringent requirements.

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 9, 2003

Lee Roth
Safety and Health Director
Falcon Steel Erectors

Re: Whether an employer may have a company policy with stricter safety rules than those required by the steel erection standard

Dear Mr. Roth:

Applicability of the steel erection standard to repair and installation of metal roofing and roofing accessories.

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 8, 2002

Mr. Jeff Baum
The SHARP Program
4840 W. 15th Street, Suite 1000
Lawrence, KS 66049

Re: Whether the repair and installation of metal roofing and roofing accessories is covered by the steel erection standard; steel decking; §§1926.502(d)(15), 1926.750(b), 1926.751, and 1926.760(d)(2)

Dear Mr. Baum:

Designation of an entire floor as a controlled decking zone for steel decking work.

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 22, 2003

Mr. Doug Schneider
Safety Solutions, Inc.
1045 S. 217th Street
Elkhorn, NE 68022

Re: In steel erection, is it permissible to designate an entire floor of a building as a Controlled Decking Zone (CDZ) and limit access to the CDZ by limiting access to that entire floor?

Dear Mr. Schneider:

Use of fall protection by deaf employees performing steel erection activities.

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.

 

Distance at which fall protection is required for steel erection activities.

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 22, 2011

Frank Baxter
Mid-Atlantic Construction Safety Council
1717 Arch Street
Suite 3370
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dear Mr. Baxter:

Steel Erection; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    79:35189-35191
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 118 (Thursday, June 19, 2014)][Notices][Pages 35189-35191]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-14330]


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