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What OSHA construction standards 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.

August 26, 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? §1926.302(b)

Dear Mr. Tremblay:

Revision of the applicability of the steel erection standard to pre-cast concrete erection work interpretation.

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 23, 2005

Gary Leadbetter, VP-Operations
Century Steel Erectors
P.O. Box 490
210 Washington Avenue
Dravosburg PA 15034

Re: Revision of the applicability of the steel erection standard to pre-cast concrete erection work interpretation; §1926.704(e)

Dear Mr. Leadbetter:

Moving Mobile Scaffolds.

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 17, 2005

Gary C. Hay
Occupational Safety Services, Inc.
12956 Mallard Creek Drive
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

Re: §1926.452(w)(2); moving mobile scaffolds.

Dear Mr. Hay:

Requirements for being designated a competent person under Part 1926 Subpart L (Scaffolds).

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 17, 2005

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

Re: Requirements for being designated a competent person under Part 1926 Subpart L (Scaffolds).

Dear Mr. Holman:

29 CFR 1926.31 and 1926.100; wearing caps or other apparel under a hard hat for cold weather protection.

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 17, 2006

Mr. Mark Kasel
KBI NorCal Training and Safety Director
KBI Construction
1855 1st Street
Dixon, CA 95620

Re: 29 CFR 1926.31 and 1926.100; wearing caps or other apparel under a hard hat for cold weather protection.

Dear Mr. Kasel:

This is in response to your fax submitted September 30, 2005, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We apologize for the delay in responding.

We have paraphrased your question as follows:

Guardrail height requirements for construction activities in General Industry Facilities.

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 17, 2006

 

 

Construction requirements for personnel hoists; applicability of ANSI A10.4-2004.

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 27, 2006

Gregory R. Teslia
President
Crane Safety & Inspections, Inc.
P.O. Box 670934
Coral Springs, Florida 33067

Re: Construction requirements for personnel hoists; applicability of ANSI A10.4-2004.

Dear Mr. Teslia:

Whether the four-bolt requirement in 1926.755(a)(1) applies to a pre-existing column that will be left in place during a renovation/alteration project.

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 10, 2006

Mr. Drew Langer
DEM Builders—New York
Project Superintendent
820 Elmont Road
Elmont, New York 11003-4026

Re: Whether the four-bolt requirement in §1926.755(a)(1) applies to a pre-existing column that will be left in place during a renovation/alteration project.

Dear Mr. Langer:

Training requirements for powder-actuated tools under §1926.302(e).

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 10, 2006

Bryan Page
Liberty Northwest
55 West 14th Street, Suite 202
Helena, MT 59601

Re: Training requirements for powder-actuated tools under §1926.302(e).

Dear Mr. Page:

This is in response to your letter dated October 3, 2005 to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We apologize for the delay in providing this response.

We have paraphrased your question as follows:

Impalement from reinforcing steel protruding horizontally; §1926.701(b)

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 10, 2006

Mr. Jack Calhoun
[By e-mail]

Dear Mr. Calhoun:

Re: Impalement from reinforcing steel protruding horizontally; §1926.701(b).

This is in response to your e-mail dated April 18, 2005 to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). You asked about the requirements for protecting employees from impalement hazards from reinforcing steel that protrudes horizontally. We sent you some information in response on April 25, 2005; this letter supplements that response.