1910.28(a)(9)

General Industry and Maritime Industry Standards as Related to Construction Standard, 1926.451(a)(10)

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OSHA Instruction STD 3-10.1B AUGUST 14, 1979 Office of Compliance Programming

SUBJECT: General Industry and Maritime Industry Standards as Related to Construction Standard, 29 CFR 1926. 451(a)(10)

A. Purpose. This instruction provides information and guidance on laminated planking which meets the equivalent requirements of 29 CFR 1910.28(a)(9), 29 CFR 1915.41(h)(1), 29 CFR 1916.41(h)(1), 29 CFR 1917.41 (d)(1), 29 CFR 1918.98(a)(2) and 29 CFR 1926.451(a)(10).

B. Scope. This instruction applies OSHA-wide.

Construction requirements for speciality system designed scaffolding.

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 13, 1981

Mr. E. E. Jones
Secretary
Southern Pine Inspection Bureau
4709 Scenic Highway
Pensacola, Florida 32504

Dear Mr. Jones:

This is in response to your letter of October 22, 1981, concerning the use of Southern Yellow Pine versus the use of Douglas Fir.

Grading Designations for Southern Pine Scaffold Planks

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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.


US. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety
and Health Administration
Washington D.C. 20210

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October 23, 1990