1926.451(a)(10)

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.

Prohibition of lean-to scaffolds.

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January 9, 1979

Mr. O.M. Nygaard
Technical Prevention Division Labor and Industries Building
Salem, Oregon 97310

Dear Mr. Nygaard:

This is in response to your letter dated December 15, 1978, and a telephone conversation with a member of my staff, Mr. William Simms. You have expressed concern over the prohibition of lean-to scaffolds.

Laminated construction of word veneers intended for scaffold planks.

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January 25, 1979

Mr. Bradford T. Dempsey
Executive Vice President
Finnish Plywood
Development Association
512 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, Virginia 22180

Dear Mr. Dempsey:

This is in response to your recent discussion with Mr. William Simms at this office concerning the laminated construction of word veneers intended for scaffold planks.

Grading Designations for Southern Pine Scaffold Planks

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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

Reply to the Attention of:

October 23, 1990

 

 

Planking requirements for scaffolds used in construction

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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.

February 13, 1992

Mr. Ralph E. Bennett III, PE
424 Cherry Hill Road
Dyer, Indiana 46311-3108

Dear Mr. Bennett:

This is in response to your letter of November 19, 1991, and your Fax message of January 20, 1992, in which you set forth research conclusions and other information related to Table L-3 of 29 CFR 1926.451(a)(10), a table setting forth planking requirements for scaffolds used in construction. I apologize for the delay in responding to you letter.