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OSHA Instruction October 30, 1978 STD 1-1.3
OSHA PROGRAM DIRECTIVE #100-57
TO: REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS - OSHA
Subject: 29 CFR 1910.27(d)(5) - Fixed Ladders, Special Requirements, Ladder Safety Devices; or, 29 CFR 1926.450(a)(5) Ladders, General Requirements, which adopts ANSI A14.3-1956, Safety Code for Fixed Ladders, Section 6.5, Ladder Safety Devices
1. Purpose
OSHA Instruction STD 1-1.12 JUN 20, 1983 Office of Compliance Programming
Subject: Application of 29 CFR 1910.27, Fixed Ladders, to Fixed Ladders Used In Emergency Situations
A. Purpose. This instruction clarifies the meaning of 29 CFR 1910.27 as it applies to the protection of employees exposed to falling from fixed ladders used only as a means of escape from fire and other emergency situations.
B. Scope. This instruction applies OSHA-wide.
C. Reference. OSHA Instruction STD 1-1.3, October 30, 1978, dated January 18, 1977.
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 9, 1984
Richard W. McClung, P.E.
Project Manager
Galson & Galson Consulting Engineering
6601 Kinkville Road E.
Syracuse, New York 13057
Dear Mr. McClung:
This is in response to your letter of October 1, 1984, in which you requested a written confirmation of an interpretation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) standard 29 CFR 1910.27(d)(2), given to you by the Syracuse Area Office in consultation with this Regional Office.
We would like to clarify the following:
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 2, 1999
Mr. Michael Berry, President
National Ski Areas Association
133 S. Van Gordon St.
Lakewood, Colorado 80228
Dear Mr. Berry:
This letter is in response to several issues your organization has raised about how certain Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulations apply when ski area employees are required to climb ski lift towers.
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 19, 2002
Mr. Glen Muenchow
P.O. Box 1198
San Antonio, TX 78294
Dear Mr. Muenchow:
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 18, 1976
Mr. Donald R. Devine,
General Manager
Air Space Devices, Norton Company
Safety Products Division,
P.O. Box 197
Paramount, California 90723
Dear Mr. Devine:
This is in response to your letter of January 14, 1976, addressed to Mr. Alfred Barden, Regional Administrator - OSHA, New York, regarding ladder safety devices on fixed ladders. In addition, it confirms a telephone conversation with a member of my staff.
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 30, 2002
Mr. Barry Jackson
Structural Engineer
National Dynamics Corporation
PO Box 80404
Lincoln, NE 68501
Dear Mr. Jackson:
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 5, 2004
Mr. Jess R. Richter
Director of Technical Services
Tankinetics, Inc.
230 Industrial Park Road
P.O. Box 1195
Harrison, AR 72602
Dear Mr. Richter:
