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Toprail height requirements for pump jack 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.

May 24, 2011

Mr. Matt Main
Assistant Safety Director
Shiel Sexton, Co., Inc.
902 N. Capitol Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

Dear Mr. Main:

Distance at which fall protection is required for steel erection activities.

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 22, 2011

Frank Baxter
Mid-Atlantic Construction Safety Council
1717 Arch Street
Suite 3370
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dear Mr. Baxter:

Enforcement of Steel Erection 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.

May 21, 2012

Clarification of sampling and testing protocols for determining employee exposure to airborne contaminants.

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 22, 2011

Mr. Hartford 0. Brown, Esq.
Klinedinst PC
777 S. Figueroa Street, 47th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Dear Mr. Brown:

Residential Contruction; 1926.501(b)(3), fall protection or metal stud walls around stairwells.

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, 2011

Mr. Frank Baxter
L.F. Driscoll Co.
9 Presidential Blvd.
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

Re: Residential Construction; 1926.501(b)(13), fall protection or metal stud walls around stairwells

Dear Mr. Baxter,

Interpretation of OSHA standard CFR 1926.757(a)(1) concerning the angle created by two members framing into a column

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 23, 2011

Mr. Greg Davis
Engineering Technical Specialist
New Millennium Building Systems
6115 Country Road 42
Butler, IN 46721

Re: Interpretation of OSHA standard CFR 1926.757(a)(1) concerning the angle created by two members framing into a column

Dear Mr. Davis:

Applicability of OSHA's Cranes and Derricks standard to hoists attached to mast climbing platforms.

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 8, 2011

Mr. Clint Bridges
EZ Scaffold
810 Mayberry Springs Road
Columbia, TN 38401

Re: Applicability of OSHA's Cranes and Derricks standard to hoists attached to mast climbing platforms

Mr. Bridges:

Clarification of utility owner/operator obligation to provide voltage information.

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.

October 13, 2011

Charles Kelly, Director
Industry Human Resource Issues
Edison Electric Institute
701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20004

Dear Mr. Kelly:

Fall protection on aerial lifts during construction activities.

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.

 

 

Whether apprenticeship programs qualify as third party qualified evaluators for purposes of evaluating signal person qualifications.

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 28, 2011

Walter W. Wise, General President
International Association of Bridge, Structural,
Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers
Suite 400
1750 New York Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20006

Dear Mr. Wise:

Thank you for your December 23, 2010 letter inquiring about the signal person qualification and documentation requirements in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Cranes and Derricks in Construction standard.  I apologize for the delay in responding to your questions.