29 CFR 1910.269 and 29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart V-Fall protection

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February 18, 2015

MEMORANDUM FOR: REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS
FROM

DOROTHY DOUGHERTY
Deputy Assistant Secretary

THOMAS GALASSI
DIRECTOR, DIRECTORATE OF
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS

29 CFR 1910.269 and 29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart V-Enforcement dates

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

February 18, 2015

MEMORANDUM FOR: REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS
FROM

DOROTHY DOUGHERTY
Deputy Assistant Secretary

THOMAS GALASSI
DIRECTOR, DIRECTORATE OF
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS

Working between grounds when working on bare conductors.

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 21, 1978

Mr. G. A. Mudrick
Assistant Safety Director
Pennsylvania Powe
and Light Company
Two North Ninth Street
Allentown, Pennsylvania 18101

Dear Mr. Mudrick:

This is in response to your letter requesting an interpretation of 29 CFR 1926.955(c)(10) in its entirety and as it relates to 29 CFR 1926.954(b)(2) and 29 CFR 1926.955(c)(3). The OSHA Philadelphia Regional Office forwarded your letter to this office for reply. Please accept my apology for the delay in response.

Power Transmission

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