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Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

December 8, 2003

Mr. Dennis Vance
Dennis Vance, LLC
711 Low Gap Road
Princeton, WV 24740

Re: residential fall protection, [STD 03-00-001], §1926.501(b)(13)

Dear Mr. Vance:

Fall Protection Plans - Enforcement Policy [for Precast Erection].

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.

July 12, 1995

New Fall Protection standards and standards for scaffolds used during dry wall work

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.

 

 

Use of flexible cords for connection of appliances; scaffold base plates.

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.

July 20, 1998

Donald Kriesel
Safety Engineer
Manhattan Construction
1400 N. MacGregor
Houston, Texas 77030

RE: 1926.404(a)(2); 1926.404(b)(1)(ii); 1926.405(g); 1926.451(c)(2); scaffold base plates; electrical box fan.

Dear Mr. Kriesel:

Moving mobile (Baker) scaffolds; locking casters and wheels.

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.

June 8, 1998

Douglas A. Holman
1816 River Bend Road
Sevierville, TN 37876

RE: 1926.452(w)(2), [1926.452(w)(3)], [1926.452(w)(6)(iv)]

Dear Mr. Holman:

Fall protection for exposure to unfilled swimming pools.

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.


June 8, 1998

David L. Grissom
Grissom, Richards & Featherston, Inc.
3700 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006

RE: 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1); 1925.501(b)(13); 1926.501(b)(15); 1926.502(k);

Dear Mr. Grissom:

Schools that fulfill the training requirements for fire brigade members

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.

June 20, 2012

Mike McCreary, Director
Gulf Coast Emergency Response Training Academy
1351 Salco Road
Axis, Alabama 36505

Dear Mr. McCreary:

Thank you for your letter dated October 4, 2011, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for a clarification of OSHA's Fire brigades standard, 29 CFR 1910.156(c)(3).[1]. This constitutes OSHA's interpretation only of the requirements discussed and may not be applicable to any question not delineated within your original correspondence.

Boundaries of a PSM-Covered Process that Includes the Storage of Cylinders of HHCs (Anhydrous Hydrogen Fluoride)

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 2, 2014

Mr. Paul Crook
Safety and Health Manager
Fluoro-Seal International, L.P.
16360 Park Ten Place
Suite 325
Houston, TX 77084

Dear Mr. Crook:

Spacing of the posts in between modular guardrail system sections.

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.

Aug 26, 2014

Dan Kane
Director of Safety Services
Diamond Tool and Fasteners, Inc.
2800 Grays Ferry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19146-3639

Dear Mr. Kane

Thank you for your September 12, 2012, email to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Directorate of Construction. You had a specific question regarding a modular guardrail system. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of only the requirements discussed and may not be applicable to any question not delineated in your original correspondence.

Impalement protection from protruding reinforcing steel and 250-pound drop test.

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.

Aug 26, 2014

Mr. Lewis Candler
1820 Waiola St. Apt. PH707
Honolulu, HI 96826

Dear Mr. Candler:

Thank you for your May 16, 2014, letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. You ask about the concrete and masonry construction standards, 29 CFR § 1926, Subpart Q, and the strength requirements for devices used to guard reinforcing steel.