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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.

 

Compliance of Purlin Glide to OSHA steel erection standards.

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.

January 15, 2003

Gary Romes, Vice President
Guardian Fiberglass
1000 East North Street
Albion, Michigan 49224

Dear Mr. Romes:

This is in response to your letter of October 9, 2002, regarding your Guardian Fiberglass Purlin Glide FP Insulation System ("Purlin Glide"). You had previously written to us about the Purlin Glide in an August 22, 2001, letter, to which we responded on June 24, 2002. The question you asked was whether the Purlin Glide met OSHA requirements.

June 24, 2002 OSHA Letter

OSHA's multi-employer citation policy application to a homeowner who contracts with specialty contractors to perform construction on a house

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 29, 2004

Charlie Culver
P.O. Box 293
Trumbauersville, PA 18970

Re: Does OSHA's multi-employer citation policy apply to a homeowner who contracts with specialty contractors to perform construction on a house?

Dear Mr. Culver:

This is in response to your November 1, 2004, request to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for guidance on the application of the Multi-Employer Worksite Policy, [CPL 02-00-124 (formerly CPL 2-0.124].

Use of a warning line instead of conventional fall protection; Part 1926 Subpart M

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.

January 3, 2005

Mr. Dan Steigerwald
Safety Consultant
IMA Community Business
250 N. Water Street
600 IMA Plaza
Witchita, KS 67202

Re: Use of a warning line instead of conventional fall protection; Part 1926 Subpart M.

Dear Mr. Steigerwald:

29 CFR 1926.350(a)(7), securing compressed gas cylinders - rational for and hazards addressed by the requirement.

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.

January 19, 2005

Mr. Richard Johnston
Hausmann Johnson Insurance, Inc.
700 Regent Street
P.O. Box 259408
Madison, WI 53725-9408

Re: 29 CFR 1926.350(a)(7); securing compressed gas cylinders.

Dear Mr. Johnston:

This is in response to your letter dated October 18, 2004, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). You asked for our opinion on the rationale for and hazard addressed by the construction standards for securing compressed gas cylinders.

Safety chain requirements for pile driving hammer hoses.

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.

January 19, 2005

Mr. Sal Insogna
Industrial Hygiene Consultant
Massachusetts OSHA Consultation Program
1001 Watertown Street
West Newton, MA 02465

Re: Safety chain requirements for pile driving hammer hoses.

Dear Mr. Insogna,

This is in response to your December 2, 2004, letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) asking for clarification of the requirements under 29 CFR 1926.603(a)(10) regarding safety chains for pile driving hammer hoses.

Application of OSHA construction standards that govern the loading of materials onto scissor lifts and the restraining of those stored materials.

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.

January 19, 2005

Mr. Joseph Michelini, Attorney
O'Malley, Surman & Michelini
17 Beaverson Boulevard
P.O. Box 220
Brick, New Jersey 08723-0220

Re: Whether OSHA construction standards govern the loading of materials onto scissor lifts and the restraint of those stored materials?

Dear Mr. Michelini:

Application of OSHA construction standards to govern the use of pneumatic hand tools used in construction for cleaning concrete forms, bridge decks, and roads.

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.

January 19, 2005

Mr. Thomas C. Tremblay
President
Guardair Corporation
54 Second Street
Chicopee, MA 01020

Re: What OSHA construction standards govern the use of pneumatic hand tools used in construction for cleaning concrete forms, bridge decks, and roads?

Dear Mr. Tremblay:

Requirements of 1926.404(b)(1) application to 208-volt branch circuits; electrical subcontractor requirements under 1926.404(b)(1) to monitor other on-site subcontractors.

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 7, 2005

Mr. Jeffrey P. Scarpello, Esq.
Executive Director
Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter
National Electrical Contractors Association
1500 Walnut Street
Suite 1630
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Re: Whether the requirements of §1926.404(b)(1) apply to 208-volt branch circuits; whether an electrical subcontractor is required under §1926.404(b)(1) to monitor other on-site subcontractors' compliance with that provision?

Dear Mr. Scarpello:

Request to expand the application of the "de minimis" policy regarding Section 1926.453(b)(2)(iii) and the use of the "Wishbone" fall protection device beyond the parameters described in OSHA's February 2, 2004 letter to Mr. Michael Kurtgis.

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 15, 2005

Mr. J. Nigel Ellis, Ph.D., CSP, PE, CPE
CEO
Dynamic Scientific Controls
306 Country Club Drive
Wilmington, DE 19803-2920

Re: Request to expand the application of the "de minimis" policy regarding Section 1926.453(b)(2)(iii) and the use of the "Wishbone" fall protection device beyond the parameters described in OSHA's February 2, 2004, letter to Mr. Michael Kurtgis.

Dear Mr. Ellis: