1926.550(a)(19)

Applicability of the steel erection standard to pre-cast concrete erection work; pre-planning of hoisting routes and procedures.

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October 29, 2002

Gary Leadbetter, VP-Operations
Century Steel Erectors
PO Box 490
210 Washington Avenue
Dravosburg PA 15034

Dear Mr. Leadbetter:

Employee exposure to overhead loads in multiple lift rigging (christmas treeing) of steel members.

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December 20, 1996

Mr. Mike Aulton
Safety Coordinator
Pacific Erectors, Inc.
P.O. Box 8
Auburn, WA 98071

Dear Mr. Aulton:

Thank you for your letter of October 2, requesting an OSHA interpretation on the practice of multiple lift rigging (christmas treeing) of steel members.

Alloy steel chain slings must not be loaded beyond working load limit.

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.

 

 

Whether a multiple lift of pre-cast concrete members is permissible.

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Letter # 20051207-6795

Re: Whether a multiple lift of pre-cast concrete members is permissible

Question: Is 1926.753(e) of the steel erection standard applicable to hoisting pre-cast concrete members? Do OSHA construction standards permit multiple rigging lifts of pre-cast concrete members?