1926.21(b)(6)(ii)

Fall protection requirements for both residential and commercial HVAC systems; clarification of confined spaces

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 13, 2001

Mr. Dennis Vance
Safety Specialist
Safety Services
711 Low Gap Road
Princeton, WV 24740

Re: Fall protection; HVAC; confined space;

Dear Mr. Vance:

Construction of aboveground storage tanks and confined space; §§1926.21(b)(6) and 1910.146; General duty clause

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 10, 2006

John E. Williams III
Pasadena Tank Corporation
15915 Jacintoport Boulevard
Houston, TX 77015

Dear Mr. Williams:

This is in response to the January 18, 2006, letter you sent to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, inquiring about the applicability of confined space requirements to aboveground storage tank construction. We apologize for the delay in our response.

We have paraphrased your questions as follows:

Steelworkers - 06/21/1994

UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE ELEVENTH CIRCUIT

No. 93-2474

UNITED STEELWORKERS OF AMERICA,
AFL-CIO-CLC, et al.

Petitioner,

V.

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION,
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR,

Respondent.

MOTION TO VOLUNTARILY DISMISS
PETITION FOR REVIEW UNDER FED. R. APP. P. 42(b)