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Protection of employees by overhead protection on a personnel platform, being lifted by a crane, when employees are exposed to falling objects

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 21, 2014

Mr. Daniel Miller
Safety Director
McLean Contracting Company
6700 McLean Way
Glen Burnie, MD 21060-6480

Dear Mr. Miller:

Thank you for your September 20, 2013, letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in which you ask for clarification of a requirement of the Construction Cranes and Derricks Standard (Subpart CC of 29 CFR Part 1926).

Question: Section 1926.1431(e)(10) states:

Employer payment for personal protective 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.

November 13, 2014

Scott L. Day, President
SafeDay Inc.
727 Walkerstown-Gutherie Rd.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101

Dear Mr. Day:

Fall protection requirements applicable during the construction of retaining walls

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 20, 2014

Mr. Jeffrey A. Spatz, CHST
Senior Safety Consultant
The Graham Company
The Graham Building
One Penn Square West
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Dear Mr. Spatz:

Application of the Confined Spaces Advisor to construction; personal fall arrest system requirements.

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 3, 2000

Mr. Thomas Lee Dahl
NPSW Venture
5555 South Hadden Road
Mazon, Il 60444

Re: 1910.146, 1926.21(b)(6)(i), 1926.353(b)(1) & (b)(2), 1926.502(d), 1926.502(d)(3) and (4), 1926.502(d)(18), 1926.651(g), 1926.800, 1926.956, OSHA Confined Spaces Advisor; Personal Fall Arrest Systems

Dear Mr. Dahl:

Acceptability of climbing over or through guardrails on scaffolds used in construction.

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, 2001

Mr. Gary W. Larson
Executive Vice President
Scaffold Industry Association
20335 Ventura Boulevard # 310
Woodland Hills, California 91364

Re: CPL 2-1.23; Climbing over or through guardrails on scaffolds used in construction

Dear Mr. Larson:

This is in response to your December 20, 2000, letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We apologize for the delay in responding.

Request for variance on tripping hazards for shear connectors.

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.

July 5, 2001

 

 

Application of steel erection standards to precast concrete and lift slab structures.

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 2, 2002

Mr. Joe Bratcher
H B Training and Consulting
84-A Jopenea Boulevard
Hoschton, GA 30548

Re: Subpart Q; §1926.750(a); tilt-up concrete construction; lift-slab

Dear Mr. Bratcher:

Applicability of OSHA's ladder standard, 29 CFR Part 1926 Subpart X to a particular situation.

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 18, 2002

Mr. Herbert Weller
6614 Discovery Drive South
Indianapolis, IN 46250

Re: §§1926.1050 and 1926.1053(a)(1); portable ladders

Dear Mr. Weller:

Request for an interpretation regarding the applicability of 1926.800 to the Fort Point Channel Crossing Immersed Tube. Tunnel.

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.

 

 

August 8, 2002

 

 

Clarification of steel erection joist field-bolting requirements in 29 CFR Part 1926 Subpart R.

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.

August 15, 2002

Ms. Rebecca Cartwright
Safety Consultant
Safety Resources Company of Ohio, Inc.
4253 Portage Avenue, NW
North Canton, OH 44720

Dear Ms. Cartwright: