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Clarification on cranes standard regarding railroad equipment controlling entity's duty to disclose known ground-condition hazards and about the process of communicating the location of subterranean hazards to operators.

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 14, 2014

Jill Hyman Kaplan, Esq.
Counsel for the Association of American Railroads
Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP
401 City Avenue, Suite 901
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

Dear Ms. Hyman Kaplan:

By-product hazard information included in safety data sheet, Section 2

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, 2016

Ms. Nicole Shoshenskiy
Authoring Services Team Lead
MSDSonline
350 N. Orleans St., Suite 950
Chicago, Illinois 60654

Dear Ms. Shoshenskiy:

Clarification of OSHA requirements for dual-rated equipment meeting consensus standards for both aerial lifts and cranes

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 14, 2016

Mr. Justin A. Pilgrim
Global Product Director
Manitowoc Cranes
1565 Buchanan Trail East PO Box 21
Shady Grove, PA 17256-0021

Re: Cranes; 29 CFR 1926.1400; 29 CFR 1926.453; scope; aerial lift.

Dear Mr. Pilgrim:

Regarding scaffolds height measurement.

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 19, 2015

Mr. Shaun Garza
2800 W. Baker Street
Baytown, TX 77521

Dear Mr. Garza:

Thank you for your July 17, 2015, inquiry to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Directorate of Construction. You have a specific question regarding OSHA's enforcement policy of 29 CFR 1926.452(c)(6) - Fabricated frame scaffolds (tubular welded frame scaffolds). This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of only the requirements discussed and may not be applicable to any question not delineated in your original correspondence.

Federal requirements for the anchorages and connectors in personal fall arrest systems.

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 8, 2011

Paul F. Laubenthal, P.E.
SSOE, Inc.
Architects and Engineers
1001 Madison Avenue
Toledo, OH 43604

Re: Federal Requirements for the anchorages and connectors in personal fall arrest systems used for construction.

Dear Mr. Laubenthal:

Whether handling of stones for foundation work is considered a construction activity; Clarification of whether a crane can be derated based on the load being lifted.

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 14, 2016

Sam J. Flocks
Mid-American Monument Builders Association
P.O. Box 8062
Fort Smith, AR 72902

Dear Mr. Flocks:

OSHA requirements for individuals interested in employment as Heavy Equipment Operator.

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 14, 2016

Mr. Maurice Williams #131696
Baker C1
20706 U.S. Highway 90
Sanderson, FL 32087

Dear Mr. Williams,

Applicability of Supbart CC standards to equipment with dragline attachments.

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 3, 2012

The Honorable Charles Boustany, Jr.
800 Lafayette Street
Suite 1400
Lafayette, LA 70601

Dear Congressman Boustany:

Clarification of the term controlling entity and responsibility for ground conditions for safe crane operations

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 1, 2012

Richard Marshall
Safety Director
Richard Goettle, Inc.
12071 Hamilton Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45231

Dear Mr. Marshall:

Thank you for your January 7, 2011 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). We have paraphrased your questions as follows:

Criteria and protocols for determining whether peronal fall arrest systems comply with OSHA 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.

September 12, 2012

Dr. Joshua T. Chard, Ph.D.
Altec Industries, Inc.
33 Inverness Center Parkway
Birmingham, AL, 35242


Dear Dr. Chard: