Personal Protective Equipment in Construction

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    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

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Occupational foot protection.

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Safety-toe footwear for employees shall meet the requirements and specifications in American National Standard for Men's Safety-Toe Footwear, Z41.1-1967.

Custom shoes in an industrial environment.

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 12,1993

Mr. Mark E. Grundman, President
M. G. Grundman & Sons, Inc.
906 North Seventh Street
P.O. Box 404
Vincennes, Indiana 47591

Dear Mr. Grundman:

The wearing of steel-toe shoes by electrical tradesmen.

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 18, 1993

Wayne Marryatt
538492 Ellis #1
Huntsville, Texas 77343

Dear Mr. Wayne Marryatt:

The Directorate of Compliance Programs received your undated letter on June 15 that requested information about protective footwear.

Steel-toed and steel-shanked tennis shoes for use at a construction site.

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 17, 1993

Ms. Patricia H. Falls
Executive Vice President
Firstline Safety Management, Inc.
P.O. Box 230
Lovettsville, Virginia 22080

Dear Ms. Falls:

This is in response to your letter of September 7 requesting an interpretation of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards applying to foot protection. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.

The construction fall protection standard specifies fall arrest system requirements, but no footwear 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.

May 28, 2004

Mr. J. Ferriss Foster
P.O. Box 180460
J.A. Moss Construction Company
Richland, MS 39216

Re: Use of tennis shoes on steep roofs; §1926.501(b)(11); OSHAct Sec. 5(a)(1) [General Duty Clause]

Dear Mr. Foster:

This is in response to a December 2, 2003, letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). You ask about footwear worn while working on a roof. Your letter was forwarded to this office for handling on January 16, 2004. We apologize for the delay in responding.