Personal Protective Equipment in Construction

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  • Fed Register #:
    89:100321-100346
  • Title:
    Personal Protective Equipment in Construction 
[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 239 (Thursday, December 12, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 100321-100346]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [wwww.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-29220]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1926

[Docket No.

Personal Protective Equipment in Construction

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  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    88:46706-46720
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 138 (Thursday, July 20, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 46706-46720]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-15285]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1926

[Docket No.

The use of a crane near overhead power lines.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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 1, 1993

Mr. Howard Schaffner
Hofeld and Schaffner
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 3120
Chicago, IL 60602

Dear Mr. Schaffner:

This is in response to your October 5 letter requesting interpretations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards concerning the use of a crane near overhead power lines.

OSHA regulation requiring foot protection for employees exposed to falling object hazards.

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.

May 19, 1994

The Honorable Tom Harkin
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510

Dear Senator Harkin:

Thank you for your letter of March 30 on behalf of your constituent, Mr. Larry L. Larson, concerning a new Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation requiring foot protection for employees exposed to falling object hazards. I appreciate the opportunity to address this matter.

Review of Potential 1926.95(a) Citation for Fall Protection in 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.

August 22, 1994

MEMORANDUM FOR: CINDY A. COE

Acting Regional Administrator

THROUGH: JOHN B. MILES Director Directorate of Compliance Programs

FROM: ROY F. GURNHAM, Director Office of Construction and Maritime Compliance Assistance

SUBJECT: Request for Review of Potential 1926.95(a) Citation for Fall Protection in Steel Erection

Citations for the wearing of short pants by employees engaged in hot tar and asphalt construction 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.

 

 

April 17, 1997

 

 

OSHA regulation requiring foot protection for employees exposed to falling object hazards.

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 28, 1995

The Honorable Charles E. Grassley
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510

Dear Senator Grassley:

Thank you for your letter of March 10 on behalf of your constitute, Mr. Larry L. Larson, concerning a new Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation requiring foot protection for employees exposed to falling object hazards. I appreciate the opportunity to address this matter.

Acceptability of western style hard hats.

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 31, 1998

Employer payment for personal protective equipment

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 13, 2014

Scott L. Day, President
SafeDay Inc.
727 Walkerstown-Gutherie Rd.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101

Dear Mr. Day: