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.

Fall protection is not required where there is no feasible means of providing it while working on vehicles or trailers.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

March 10, 2004

Mr. Timothy J. Batz, CSP, ARM
Sr. Risk Control Consultant
IMA
1550 17th Street, Suite 600
Denver, CO 80202-2423

Re: Whether fall protection is required for employees working on vehicles and trailers; 29 CFR 1926.500; General Duty Clause

Dear Mr. Batz:

This is in response to your letter dated January 26, 2004, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We have paraphrased your question as follows:

OSHA regulations governing the use of 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.

December 2, 1976

Mr. Robert G. Patterson
P.O. Box 296
Ellwood City, Pennsylvania 16117

Dear Mr. Patterson:

This is in response to your correspondence of November 13, 1976, concerning Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations governing the use of personal protective equipment.

Laundering responsibilities for fire retarding (FR) clothing provided to employees

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 1, 2015

David Barnett
Special Representative
United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters
Pipeline and Gas Distribution Department
1300 Derek Street
Haskell, OK 74436

Dear Mr. Barnett:

Requirements for providing seatbelts for drivers whose size precludes their using seatbelts.

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.

February 4, 2004

Mr. Robert Kunz
Safety Director
Cardi Corporation
400 Lincoln Avenue
Warwick, Rhode Island 02888

Re: Seat belts in construction: what are the OSHA responsibilities of an employer under §1926.601(b)(9) with respect to providing seat belts for workers whose size precludes their using seat belts that meet the Federal Motor Vehicle regulation incorporated by reference into the standard?

Dear Mr. Kunz:

Determining the need for hard hat and eye protection on construction sites.

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.

 

Requirements for carrying and stacking lumber with nails.

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

Luigi Piccioli, Jr.
[Via e-mail]

Re: Requirements for carrying and stacking lumber with nails.

Dear Mr. Piccioli:

This is in response to your e-correspondence sent May 8, 2005, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). You ask about applicable OSHA requirements for carrying and stacking lumber with nails. We apologize for the delay in responding.

We have paraphrased your questions as follows:

Whether employees who are verifying that an electrical system is de-energized or are turning off circuit breakers are required to use 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.

 

Use of gloves by masons

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.

February 2, 2010

Mr. Zach Everett, Safety Committee Chairman
Mason Contractors Association of America
P.O. Box 23428
Waco, TX 76702

Mr. Jeff Buczkiewicz, Executive Director
Mason Contractors Association of America
33 S. Roselle Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60193

Dear Mr. Everett and Mr. Buczkiewicz: