1926.550(b)

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

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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.

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.

Crawler cranes used in construction work and back-up alarms.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

January 28, 1976

Mr. Jay. J. Davin,
Safety Director
G. A & F. C. Wagman, Inc.
General Contractors
4200 Susquehanna Trail,
North, R.D. 5
York, Pennsylvania 17402

Dear Mr. Davin:

This is in response to your letter dated January 20, 1976 concerning crawler cranes.

Inspection, testing, and operation requirements for Woltman PVE 5021S pile driving equipment.

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 19, 2004