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Requirements of Interim Fall Protection Compliance Guidelines for Residential Construction for guardrails and fall protection during roofing 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.

April 10, 2001

Dennis Vance
Safety Services
711 Low Gap Road
Princeton, WV 24740

Re: STD 3-0.1A; residential construction; §1926.501(b)(13); guardrails; roofing work

Dear Mr. Vance:

This is in response to your October 9, 2000 letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), in which you ask several questions about [STD 03-00-001 (formerly STD 3-0.1A)], the Interim Fall Protection Compliance Guidelines for Residential Construction.

Fall protection requirements for both residential and commercial HVAC systems; clarification of confined spaces

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.

September 13, 2001

Mr. Dennis Vance
Safety Specialist
Safety Services
711 Low Gap Road
Princeton, WV 24740

Re: Fall protection; HVAC; confined space;

Dear Mr. Vance:

Construction standards for equipment such as Shuttle Buggy.

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 23, 2001

Mr. Larry R. Jackson
Price, Potter, Jackson & Mellowitz, P. C.
Attorneys at Law
The Hammond Block Building
301 Massachusetts Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Re: §§1926.600, 1926.601, 1926.555; Roadtec Shuttle Buggy

Dear Mr. Jackson:

This is in response to your February 12, 2001, letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in which you asked whether there are any OSHA construction standards that address equipment such as the Roadtec SB-2500 Shuttle Buggy (Shuttle Buggy).

Acceptability of an engineered steel fire barrier to comply with separation/firewall 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.

May 23, 2001

John J. Stallbaumer
Harper Trucks, Inc.
1522 S. Florence P.O. Box 12330
Wichita, KS 67277

Re: §1926.350(a); storage of welding gas cylinders; fire-resistance barriers

Dear Mr. Stallbaumer,

OSHA compliance of Terra Flex stair system (models L-400 and A-500).

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.

 

Fall protection requirements for workers engaged in "roof blocking."

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 3, 2001

Joseph J. Novak
1399 Vischers Ferry Road
Clifton Park, New York 12065-6390

Re: 1926.501(b)(10); 1926.501(b)(13); STD 3-0.1A; personal fall arrest; safety monitors; warning lines.

[This document was edited on 12/5/12 to strike information that no longer reflects current OSHA policy referencing STD 3-0.1A.]

Dear Mr. Novak,

Supports required for safety nets.

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 23, 1977

Mr. Javier Larroquev
Allende Commercial
Espanola DE Vallas,
S. A. Cinca, 25
Madrid - 2, Spain

Dear Mr. Allende:

This is in response to your letter received November 4, 1977, concerning the supports required for safety nets.

Monorail Hoists Enforcement Policies

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 30, 2017

MEMORANDUM FOR:

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS AND
STATE PLAN DESIGNEES

THROUGH

DOROTHY DOUGHERTY
Deputy Assistant Secretary

FROM:

DEAN McKENZIE, Director
Directorate of Construction

Expiration date of annual crane inspections and annual inspection 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.

March 15, 2016

Mr. Bill Sautter
Certified Mobile Crane Inspector
KBM Inspection, LLC
2412 Michael Rd.
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

Dear Mr. Sautter:

Thank you for your inquiry of January 18, 2016, where you requested an interpretation of the "at least every 12 months" annual crane inspection requirement, as specified in 29 CFR 1926.1412(f)(1).

We have summarized your question as follows:

Regarding setting time restrictions by crane operator testing organizations for crane-certification 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.

April 20, 2016

Mr. Hershell H. Peck
2834 Rod Schaffe
San Antonio, Texas 78219

Re: Cranes; 29 C.F.R. § 1926.1427; crane operators; certification.

Dear Mr. Peck: