1910.23(e)(3)(v)

Clarification of the 200 pounds strength requirement for railings.

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December 3, 1975

Mr. Ralph W. McMickle
Senior Structures Engineer
Ford, Bacon & Davis Construction Corporation
P.O. Box 1762
Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Dear Mr. McMickle:

This is in response to your letter of April 23, 1975, addressed to Mr. Jim Powell, Area Director, New Orleans, Louisiana regarding OSHA requirements for railings. In addition, it confirms your telephone conversation with a member of my staff.

Perimeter protection at setback roof levels.

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 9, 1983

Lawrence R. Stafford, P.E.
Consulting Engineer 8 Gracemore
Street Albany, New York 12203

Dear Mr. Stafford:

This is in response to your letter of January 28, 1983, concerning perimeter protection at setback roof levels.

Requirements for Guardrail systems

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June 21, 2013

Ms. Jennifer Coon, CHMM, CET
Tank Industry Consultants Inc.
7740 West New York Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46214

Dear Ms. Coon:

Thank you for your letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), dated March 22, 2013. Your question was forwarded to the Directorate of Enforcement Programs. You requested an interpretation of OSHA's standard for guardrail systems, 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3).