1926.550(g)

Compliance for crane hoisted personnel platforms.

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July 22, 1996

Mr. James E. Vaughan
President
Today's Resources, Incorporated
1021 East Street - Rear Building Columbus, Ohio 43205

Dear Mr. Vaughan:

This is in response to your letter of June 10, 1996, concerning the use of crane or derrick suspended personnel platforms. I apologize for the delay in our response.

Requirements of using cranes to hoist personnel.

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September 21, 2001

Mr. Robert Weaver
Safety Coordinator
M&W Contractors, Inc.
P.O. Box 2510
East Peoria, IL 61611-0510

Re: §1926.550(a) and (g); cranes to hoist personnel

Dear Mr. Weaver:

This is in response to your November 29, 1999, letter in which you ask a question relating to the requirements of using cranes to hoist personnel. We apologize for the long delay in providing this response.

When and how it it permissible for employees to be hoisted on the load lines of cranes and derricks.

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March 1, 1989

Requirement for Anti-Two-Blocking Cranes and Derricks Used to Hoist Personnel Platforms

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January 18, 1990

Use of crane or derrick suspended personnel platforms

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 18, 1992

Mr. Eugene Davis
300 Lacuna Drive
Litchfield Park, Arizona 85340

Dear Mr. Davis:

This is in response to your December 29, 1991, letter requesting an interpretation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards addressing the use of crane or derrick suspended personnel platforms. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.

OSHA enforcement of Safety and Health requirements which apply to bungee jumping from cranes.

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.

May 25, 1995

Mr. Ed Roszkowski, Director
Technical Services
Construction Industry Manufacturers Association
111 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 940
Milwaukee, WI 53202-4879

Dear Mr. Roszkowski:

Hoisting workers on crane load lines (boatswains' chair).

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May 22, 1998

Mr. James E. Vaughan
President
Today's Resources, Inc.
1755 Northwest Blvd.
Columbus, Ohio 43212

Re: Boatswains' chair; hoisting personnel; 1926.550(g); 1926.452(o); 1926.651(g)(2)(ii);
1926.550(g)(2);1926.550(g)(6)(viii);1926.452(o);1926.451(g)(1)(i).

 

Dear Mr. Vaughan:

Application of CPL 2-1.29, Interim Inspection Procedures during Communication Tower Construction Activities.

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April 25, 2001

Sheldon J. Gross
Manager, FAA Eastern Region
ANI 200
One Aviation Plaza Jamaica, New York 11434

Re: §1926.550(g)(2); §1926.753(a)(4); towers, personnel hoists; hoisting.

Dear Mr. Gross:

Hazards associated with drilled foundation activities.

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May 11, 1992

Mr. Scot Litke
Executive Director
The International Association of
Foundation Drilling
P.O. Box 280371
Dallas, Texas 75228/

 

Dear Mr. Litke:

This is in response to your March 20 letter and resolution concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) standards addressing mobile crane-hoisted boatswain chairs. I apologize for the delay in responding to you.

Whether §1926.550(g) applies to boom-attached personnel lifting platforms and, if not, whether OSHA requires proof testing of such platforms; what is the meaning of "at each new job site" in ASME B30.23; and what standards apply to derrick mounted bu

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January 12, 2007

Mr. Chris Overman
Safety Specialist
Nebraska Public Power District
900 4th Avenue
Kearney, NE 68847

Re: Whether §1926.550(g) applies to boom-attached personnel lifting platforms and, if not, whether OSHA requires proof testing of such platforms; what is the meaning of "at each new job site" in ASME B30.23; and what standards apply to derrick mounted buckets on small electric line trucks?

Dear Mr. Overman: