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Prohibition of installation of sheer connectors and pour-stop angles to top flange of steel steel beams prior to decking.

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March 11, 2004

Mr. Mike Mathisen
Plant QA Manager
Central Western Fabricators, Inc.
400 West Second Street
Atlantic, Iowa 50022-1001

Re:  Part 1926 Subpart R, §1926.754(c)(1); shop-installed shear connectors; shop-installed pour-stop angles

Dear Mr. Mathisen:

Construction of homes with masonry walls is not considered "residential construction" in applying STD 03-00-001.

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Re-qualification requirements for mobile crane operators engaged in construction work.

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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.

November 21, 2008

Letter # 20070216-7712

Re: Re-qualification requirements for mobile crane operators engaged in construction work.

Question: What are the OSHA requirements for re-qualification of mobile crane operators engaged in construction? Specifically, is there a requirement that operators pass a re-qualification written test or must they also pass a practical examination?

Answer: OSHA's current crane standard states, at 29 CFR 1926.550(b)(2):

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:

Fall protection requirements and available alternative procedures for completed/inhabited residential wireless phone system antenna installation.

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February 28, 2001

Brent R. Hancock
Central Region Safety Manager
Fluor Daniel
5400 Airport Freeway, Suite G
Halton City, TX 76117

Re: Subpart M; STD 3-0.1A; residential wireless phone system antenna installation on completed/inhabited residential housing

Dear Mr. Hancock:

Alternative fall protection procedures for residential construction.

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November 20, 2002

Fall protection requirements for homes built of block and masonry construction.

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June 30, 2003

 

 

Storage of materials that prevents inspection of scaffolds before workshifts; incidental storage amounts that do not inhibit scaffold inspection.

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June 10, 2003

Walsh Northeast Division
Attn: Barbara McNeil
5 Necco Court
Boston, MA 02210

Re: 29 CFR 1926.250(b)(5) (prohibition against storing materials on scaffolds longer than needed for immediate operations)

Dear Ms. McNeil:

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.

Fall protection requirements for shop-installed shear connectors at 20 feet above ground or a lower level.

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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.

April 8, 2002

Mr. Buddy C. Caples
Assistant Construction Engineer
State of Nebraska
Department of Roads
1500 Highway 2
P.O. Box 94759
Lincoln, NE 68509-4759

Dear Mr. Caples: