29 CFR 1910.269 and 29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart V-Fall protection
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 THOMAS GALASSI Mechanical equipment.
Applicable standards for a body belt and lanyard used by a lineman working from the bucket or aerial boom trucks.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 10, 1983 Mr. Ernest E. Punches Dear Mr. Punches: This is in response to your latest letter of July 12, 1983, concerning a clarification of the applicable standards for a body belt and lanyard used by a lineman working from the bucket or aerial boom trucks. Fall protection requirements in Vehicle-mounted elevating and rotating platforms.
NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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. October 10, 1997 Mr John A. Dahmer Dear Mr. Dahmer: This is in response to your January 3 letter requesting interpretation of the electric power generation, transmission, and distribution standard 29 CFR 1910.269. Specifically you requested clarification of the fall protection requirements in §1910.67 Vehicle-mounted elevating and rotating platforms and paragraph 1910.269(g)(2). Clarification of the applicable standards for a body belt and lanyard used by an employee working from the bucket of aerial boom trucks.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. July 5, 1983 Mr. Ernest E. Punches Dear Mr. Punches: This is in response to your letter of June 14, 1983, concerning a clarification of the applicable standards for a body belt and lanyard used by an employee working from the bucket of aerial boom trucks. Harness used for fall protection is not considered "apparel".
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. July 30, 1996 Mr. Leonard Meenan Jr. Dear Mr. Meenan: This is in response to your March 22 letter comments on our February 26 response to your previous January 25 letter. Please accept our apology for the delay in responding. Our response to your second letter follows. OSHA's requirements for locking type snaphooks on pole strap systems
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 13, 1996 Mr. David H. Kieper Dear Mr. Kieper: This is in response to your April 19, 1995 letter To Mr. David Herstedt in the Denver Regional Administrator's Office of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Your letter was forwarded the this office for response. Please accept our apology for the delay in responding. Your questions and our replies follow. Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution; Electrical Protective Equipment
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 70 (Friday, April 11, 2014)][Rules and Regulations] [Pages 20315-20743] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2013-29579] Vol. 79 Friday, No. Power Transmission
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